Last Saturday, Laura and I went up Crystal Crag (10400'), near Mammoth -

We climbed the first pitch of the North Face (5.8) and then joined up with the North Arete (5.7) for the next two pitches.

It was my birthday, and as a surprise what should come out of her pack but a bottle of bubbly

What a great friend ! Near the summit the Moose and Llama were sighted ..

We descended the west face and headed back to town where she treated me to a nice italian dinner, but not before a fond farewell to this peak.

We spent the next couple of days in the area, hiking and climbing various stuff. I'm sure some of you know where this is ..

Her many friends know where to find her.