Monthly Archives: February 2011

Packing

Packing for a big trip…no matter if you are going to the Black Hills or Patagonia…takes way to much effort.  You want to bring just what you need.  Not to much, but have what you need.  And there is the … Continue reading

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Climbing into the perfect light

One has to love the occasional 50 degree day in the Black Hills during the winter.  With snow melting everywhere, we took the opportunity to go rock climbing in out back yard.  A route called Looking at Loretta has eluded … Continue reading

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Avalanch Courses

So I don’t mean to get off of the Black Hills track right away, but Chris McCart, the Outdoor Rec Coordinator at Black Hills State Univ.  just sent me this info about an Avalanche I & II Course which will … Continue reading

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Boulder Comp at the Rapid City Health Club

Feb. 19th at high noon. – come grab some plastic and show your stuff at the Rapid City Athletic Club off Sheridan Lake Road. It’s a friendly boulder comp. Robbie and the gang have organized things, and it should be … Continue reading

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Hiking Harney Peak in the winter.

  Slideshow of all the photos Originally uploaded by Black Hills South Dakota We just set out for a little hike up Harney Peak and should have know how a 30 degree day could rapidly deteriorate to a cranking snowstorm. … Continue reading

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LETS GET STARTED

I’m hoping to capture and post all the cool thoughts, things and events that go on here in the Black Hills.  The Black Hills are an Island in the prairie.  Rising up out of a sea of grass is millions … Continue reading

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