Government Bay; Beyond Blueberry Fortress

A twenty minute kayak ride away from Nelson's Resort is Government Bay, which holds the instant classic, Blueberry Fortress. After many weeks away from Government Bay exploring other areas, I returned this week in search of a new line.     This line has a solid belay ledge. About ten feet to climber's left, the …

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Climbers, Meet M&M Hill

This week marks three months since I moved to Nelson’s Resort to tend bar and begin developing M&M Hill in earnest. It felt appropriate that I spent September 15 as I spent my first day here, developing a new route and then heading off to work. So, what is M&M Hill? M&M Hill is the …

Papaya and Blueberry Dreams: Late Night Rambling

Is this really happening? I'm starting to consider the fact that I might be dreaming. That, although it is after one in the morning, that perhaps it is one in the morning somewhere else, and I am asleep, and that in a moment I'll feel that jerking feeling that snaps me back to reality and …

The Crunge: 33 Feet of Goodness

Now open at M&M Hill, The Crunge. This may be the purest, most beautiful line I've found at the Hill yet. 33 feet of crimps, finger and hand jams, and glorious footwork. I'm in love. Sadly, I was unable to pull off the send on self belay today, falling short just a few feet from …

One Week in Paradise

Today marks one week since I’ve been at Nelson’s Resort in Crane Lake living a life outside of my boxes. I am covered in welts and scabs and bites from a variety of bugs and critters. I live in a small single bedroom with a shared bathroom and walk about a hundred yards to my …