The life and times of Walker E

FIrst blog, well i thought I should keep a blog running for those of you who are interested to see what I am up to. I don't know how much i can update once i leave for africa but if its a possibility then...

Well today I went to Jailhouse, man that place always kicks my ass. I guess i never have really given it a chance, it always seems to be a spontaneous decision to go every couple of months and it never seems i am in good route condition. But compared to last time i was there It seemed much easier. Even though i have been bouldering for the last 4 months getting on some routes felt great. My skin needed a break I have been batteling a craked tip ever since a tried 'bruce lee' two weeks ago, so i decided some smooth jug pulling could do me some good. It was a beautiful day in california a little too hot for climbing but better then trying to hold on to some v+ yosemite slopers. One thing that I always try and work on and something only recently that I have been able to improve is remembering beta. I was surprise today when I flowed up Soap and it all came back to me, I haven't been on that thing in months. But it felt great to get super pumped and take a few whippers. Another highlight for those who know, Mike A. sent I thinks its called whipping boy. I know he's been working on that thing foreverrrr. So congrats thats one for La Honda.
For the last two months I have been going to Yosemite and bouldering a lot. There are some amazing new problems and hundreds more waiting to be found. After ticking off many quality problems I have been committed on sending Thriller. I have been eying this problem ever since I first saw it this winter. A few weeks ago I witnessed Natasha Barnes send thriller and I decided I wanted to send that thing too. SO Thriller. Its hard, seems way harder then anything else I have ever done. But this was expected. THe trouble with working a route in yosemite and in general is the ever changing conditions. Lately the valley has been a little on the warm side. so waiting all day for good temps is difficult, SO I have been exploring the valley combing the woods in search of new boulder problems. It surprising how many blank boulders there are. but it makes it that much better when you find something worth trying. During the last few days I have been working on thriller with Sam Edwards. the Sam from Australia who FAed goldfish trombone, Bishop. It has been educational hanging with someone who has been climbing for so many years, and its good motivation not to fall so I don't look too weak. anyway hope thriller goes down wednesday its suppose to be 45 degrees and I gave fresh skin.
Until africa hope all of you make it to the valley for some bouldering.