Lovin the Green

For some reason everyone has something bad to say about the Green Dome.  Why all the hating?  Yes, it’s hard to crank projects when it gets hot, the approach is a tad athletic and the rock can be a bit junky, but uh, name somewhere in Santa Barbara where at least two of these things don’t apply.  The truth is, Green Dome is damn fun, and the schist is great once you get used to the cool pinches and secret slot crimps.  And, there’s star worthy routes from 5.10 – 5.13 (including the three star Dancing Fingers 5.10d).  This might make it the best moderate sport climbing crag in the county.  Oh, and did I mention that it’s absoultly gorgeous back there…. See for yourself.

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This is what happens when I forget to ask Micah if he’s writing at the same time. Anyways, I was going to post this:

Straight to the (Green) Dome

We went to Green Dome Sunday afternoon – Micah, Bridget, Justin, Marcela and I. And Micah’s new Rebel XTI. Finally, a camera that almost does justice to the extra rad light we get in the evenings around Santa Barbara. It’s my favorite time to climb. It’s the kind of climbing that keeps me coming back despite the incessant flies, ticks, heinous approach and oppressive heat. One good evening lap makes it all worthwhile. Last Sunday was like that. Visiting, and sometimes revisiting, these local classics after work and on Sunday evenings is great. I mean, look at it…