Fishing Bridge pelican, Yellowstone. 

A roaming coyote, Yellowstone. 

Lazy summer day for a Yellowstone bison. 

A real live BEAR!!! Look reeeaaal close! 

Grazing elk, Yellowstone. 

One of many bubbling, exploding things in Yellowstone. 

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. 

The last picture taken in Squamish, BC, atop the Chief. 

Back in the USA

And we're back!!

Once again, Melissa and Adam found themselves in a soggy location (Squamish) where all the locals said, "Man, it doesn't usually rain this much." We knew it was bad when the famous Jason Kehl even said he wasn't having any good days climbing. So, we packed it up and headed back over the border to the States. We camped one night in Quartz Flats Campground in Montana. Quite possibly the worst campground in the lower 48. It's close to the interstate but we can handle road noise from all our Wal-Mart camping experience. But freight trains are another story. And 10 freight trains over the course of a night can make you quite grumpy. The campground host quickly refunded our money when Melissa said, "You might want to post a sign that says MANY LOUD TRAINS ALL NIGHT." Now we're in Ten Sleep, WY where the weather is plenty dry. Let's hope it stays that way.

Melissa flashing Lounge Act (V6) in the Squamish forest.

A nice shot of the happiest dog in the universe. 

The dogs enjoying the estuary area around Squamish. 

Adam learns the art of the slack line. 

Melissa raises our "1-year anniversery achievement award" given to us by Claudia and Benoit. 

Gross! 50 foot slug attacks Squamish. 

Thought Pa Holmes would like this shot from BC 99 on the way to Squamish. 

Beautiful BC

Since we have been pretty bad about posting pictures, below you will find several new ones that capture what we have been up to. We enjoyed our time climbing the technical routes at Skaha, in Penticton, BC. We were also able to take a quick tour of some of the local bouldering spots where Melissa did a First Ascent of a roof that had been stymieing the local boys. We enjoyed great weather, and the beautiful lakes around the area. After two fun weeks, we decided to move on the beautiful Squamish, BC, north of Vancouver. On the way here we saw a brown bear foraging on the side of the road, but were too slow to nab a pic! Surrounding us here in Squamish is a 1000 foot sheer granite wall that rivals Yosemite, and on the other side, is a beautiful bay and a gateway to the Pacific Ocean. Soaring above that are towering snow covered peaks to take your breath away. On our first afternoon here, Melissa was surprised and delighted to send her first V10 boulder problem, Zero Zero, in the forest of Squamish. We are also thrilled to be reunited with Lisa and Jon, old friends from Ft. Collins, as well as our Vancouver posse. Seems like we'll be staying awhile. Stay tuned for more adventures and pics.

And another lovely moonrise while he changes a tire.... 

A lovely moonrise over Skaha Lake. 

With old and new friends on Skaha Lake, BC.