Last week the Explorations students were on Sucia Island in the San Juans for a week of environmental education and I, being 1/2 time faculty, was on a spring break! After few days of projects Aurora and I took of for Pentiction BC for 3 days of climbing at the Skaha Bluffs.
We met up with our good friends the Wild-Reilly's as well as hoards of other Canadians for sunshine at the crag. Summer like conditions were in effect and moving over the granite face clipping bolts and plugging in gear was a welcome change from a persistent wet cold spring. It was pretty inspiring to be out with just Aurora, she had a great time climbing, biking, running, digging, and being outside for 3 full days. We totally dirt-bagged it together sleeping in the back of the van, showering in questionable low-grade campground facilities, and keeping a low budget so we could have enough gas money for the trip. It was pretty special times for the two of us.
