My Brother's Crack Whore Girlfriend

 Brooyar State Forest, Queensland, Australia was were this little lady has just spent the last four days.

The Killer Python Climbing Club, aka, Amber, Mel, Graeme, Sean, Zonski, and myself set out on Friday for a camping/climbing weekend.  A perfect weekend before I head back to the States.

I did my first successful outdoor climbs on 15 grades.  I made it 1/2 way up a 17, of which Mel led. She did a fantastic job.  And today, I made it about a 1/3 of the way up a 19 grade.  It's so different climbing outside.  I attempted a lead climb, but didn't get very far.  I didn't have much fear in regards to do it until everyone else had a shitty day and that freaked me out.

I have confirmed my confidence/thinking/fear conundrum.  I have confidence in myself until I start thinking.  When I think, I doubt.  Doubting leaves so much room for mistakes and shit.  I need to stop it.

My fingernails are all broken.  My feet are sore, my legs are tight, my fingertips are raw, but I wouldn't have traded in this weekend for anything.  We had a campfire everynight and breakfast every morning.  From trying bacon wrapped strawberries to bacon grease fried pancake mix, we shared laughes and giggles.  Mel's four person tent was the perfect palace for us to hang out in and play cards while it rained.  I may have been a bit tipsy at the end of that night.  HAHA  Shit I'm exhausted.

 Lighting the fire is hard work, but someones got to do it! ;-)


 Taking a break from climbing....its tough work!

 I made it 1/2 way up this climb.  The Enticer, grade 17

 

 Belaying is hard when the person is lead climbing, but honestly, I'm positive I did a perfect job for someone who has never done it before.  Pretty proud of that!

 First night celebrations with killer pythons.

 I only look innocent.

 Beautiful views.

 Breathtaking cliffs

 Our camp site.

 The grade 19 was on this wall.....I think it was called the snake charmer.  not to shabby for my first climbs.

 This is some serious shit! ;-)

 This climb is seriously called my brothers crack whore girlfriend.  of course, we had to climb her.  I loved it.  She was only a grade 14, and easy as.  It was perfect booster for me.

 Mel is such an inspiration.  She was fantastic on the cliffs.

 And my beautiful Amber.  We always have such a fantastic time together.  She's a lot like my Trista. <3

 My first lead climb.....fuck it was scary.

Rule Number 3: make it look cool.  Done.

 This picture looks much better when it's rotated.  Go ahead, move your laptop to make it look right.

A cute shot of me and who ever took this pictures finger..... hahaha

Introducing, the Killer Python Climbing Crew.  A fantastic bunch of people.  With amazing spirit and phenomenal friendships.  I am so blessed to have been brought into their group.  Thank you so very very much for the time you've given me, the skills you've taught me, the laughs we've shared and the friendships we've bonded.  I love you!!


xoxoxo