Category Archives: road trip

La Ruta

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mark Reeves

If you read the Lonely Planet or chat to people then the Ruta 40 is like the Route 66 of the US. ALthough I didn’t travel its length I did take in a vast portion of it. If ever asked … Continue reading →

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Road Trip no. 1

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well we have been out for 5 days on our first mini road trip to a collection of crags called El Aguila (The Eagle). We arrived as the weather was far from nice, as light drizzle, we quickly retreated to … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Patagonia

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Mark Reeves

I just thought I’d add some images with captions, since I am taking a day to source stuff off the interweb in town. Tweet

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On the Road Again

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well I sent Llion and Katie to the airport at 2am. Been for a breakfast at the Omlette Parlour on Main. Now about to get back into the saddle and drive north, in search of cooler climes! Tweet

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Lala Land!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well we have arrived in La La Land. Staying at the Bayside Hotel where we finished the trip last year. I have some time so have sorted through a few of the photos. Tweet

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Mad Dogs and English Men (and Women!!)

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well having been fried alive in the Neddles, we headed south to Taquitz and climb a lovely route Angels Fright. Again the walk in was hell, the climbing superb and then the hike back round to the base was equally … Continue reading →

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On Way to Tarquitz/Suicide Rock

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Just got down from the Needles, an awesome place, but rather alpine as you have an arduous approach and retreat. We nearly dried ourselves out in the heat as well. I will have to go back there at some point. … Continue reading →

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Lover’s Leap

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well, we finally got to Lover’s Leap, not before having to drive into South Lake Tahoe. A total change due to the number of people. We spent a couple of days climbing. Making a evening ascent of Bear’s Reach which … Continue reading →

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Toulomne Meadows

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well since I last blogged, I jave jumar 200m to retrieve our fixed rope, left Yosemite Valley and headed to the beautiful Toulomne Meadows. The Meadows is situated at about 2700m, with the climbing being at around 3000m. As such … Continue reading →

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An Objective Danger Too Far

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Mark Reeves

Well, I spent yesterday with Llion fixing to Sickle ledge on The Nose of El Cap. EVerything went swimming well to a point. The climbing was awesome and the weather good. Then we heard a blood curdling scream from the … Continue reading →

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