Bye Bye Bishop

We had a great time in Bishop. We were in heavan between bouldering, the hot springs, and Amigos restaraunt (Cancun enchiladas...mmmmm). Melissa is currently kicking my butt in the bouldering realm. I don't know how she hangs on those crimps. We moved back to Las Vegas to see Dad Lipani for our annual Pizza Expo pilgrimage. Soon we'll be on our way to Sonora, CA to climb at Jailhouse Rock and hang out with Ethan and Lisa. We can't wait to see our friends and start climbing routes again.

We visited Death Valley, CA where the winter rains have caused an amazing blooming of flowers. This happens only every few decades. 

We don't just go climbing. Melissa having some fun at some sand dunes in Death Valley, CA. 

Melissa on her current obsession, Cholos (V9), at the Happy's.

Shannon cranks on Big City Boy at the Happy Boulders. 

Adam on one of his most favorite problems: Seven Spanish Angels. 

Melissa grimaces on Get Carter. 

Rich Wheater uses some Black Magic at the Happy Boulders. 

Tigger tries to blend in with the scenery. 

Team Canada (Rich and Senja) came down to Bishop for the week. They're cranking on Skye Dance (V6) at the Druid Stones.  

Tony Pepperoni cranking out the top of Skye Dance while being spotted by a small army. 

Tigger in classic flopper mode. 

A positive spin on wounded Buttermilk skin... 

Sheer determination. 

Melissa working on All About Love (V8) at the Sad Boulders, Bishop, CA. 

The fruits of "Dumpster Dive" labor... 

Adam on the Clapper (V6) at the Happy Boulders, CA 

Head out on the highway!!

Ahhh...the open road

Melissa testing skin integrity on Junior's Achievement (V8) at the Buttermilks, CA. 

Adam working hard on his project...another V0 sandbag at the Buttermilks, CA. 

The hike out from the hot springs with the Eastern Sierra mountains all around us. 

Adam soaking in some hot springs near Bishop. It was so mucky that Melissa refused to get in.