This weekend I joined five skilled climbers on a trip to Owens River Gorge. Found just east of the Yosemite Valley, the Owens River Gorge is one of the city of Los Angeles’s water sources. Deep in the river valley you’ll find a climber’s paradise.

The gorge is stunning volcanic rock.  Broken into six sections and hosting a lifetime of climbs; we focused our time in the Central and Upper Gorge areas. I think I climbed 8 routes during the two days all of varying abilities and with varying success.

Having only been on rock a handful of times I had no idea what to expect. The gorge is beautiful, access is easy, climbs are plentiful. If you climb and haven’t been…go! I know I look forward to my next climbing adventure at the gorge.

Thanks to Lucas, Mickey, Tom, Newt and Toby for all your kind words and support.