Sunday, November 30, 2008

Snow Is Overrated

After we drove back from Arnold, we went for a bike ride near Natural Bridges. The surf conditions could not get any better with a huge swell and glassy waves.

Camel bags do not only provide water but also a natural place for Benoit and Lucas' mascots.

Natural Bridges and the Marine lab offer some of the best waves, with large and long barrels and stellar view points with killer sunsets. Who needs to go to Key west to see trap tourists sunset?


Tamarack Bouldering

Tamarack bouldering can be found a few miles before Bear Valley village. A few weeks ago, I noticed that nice horizontal crack which was a bit high (15 feet). We came back prepared with a rope and a few slings, so we could set up an anchor.
The anchor was flaky but the kids managed to climb half of the route and the anchor did not blew off.


Rope and bouldering do not match too well! Trying to remember the anchor class 101.

Natural rest!

View from Bear Valley resort. The snow is on its way!

Hair Cut with Barbara

Benoit is getting his air done by Barbara. The winter is approaching so we decided that it was the perfect timing for the family to get shorter hair.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Bicycle Trip Scooter - Fun Spot Santa Cruz

Matt was supposed to show us his new scooter tricks at the Bicycle Trip park but he did not show up. Never mind, Lucas and Benoit put up the show!
Benoit BS air.

Benoit boneless gap.

Lucas dropping in the 6 foot ramp.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Pacific Edge Bouldering Video

Pumpkins' Carving

Rebecca and Emily helped Benoit and Lucas carving the pumpkins for Halloween.

Benoit Watching Lego's Movie on Youtube

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Lucas & Benoit

Lucas has no longer his cast but who knows, winter and its snow is just around the corner.


Saturday, November 08, 2008

Santa Cruz Mural



This nice mural can be found in Santa Cruz near Telopa's old studio.

Santa Cruz Wharf By Night


Castle Rock has been wet for the last 2 to 3 weeks now, so the climbing has been done mainly at the gym. Clouds and rains do not match with climbers but do with photography. What could be more boring that a blue sky. Those white spots are not dust on the sensor but stars...

Santa Cruz Wharf

Sunday, November 02, 2008

Bouldering Bas Cuvier France

About 1 year and half ago, we met at Fontainebleau Bas Cuvier, Telopa's family.

Lucas doing what he does best: Clown.





Checking a 7a which was way too hard.


Benoit was with his grand parents.

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Halloween at School

The Santa Cruz Bay View school had a party for Halloween. Lucas dressed as a clown and Benoit as a bunny.