NOW PLAYING | E+F JAN 18 PLAYLIST

Two weeks! That's it and will hopefully get the 'all clear' to climb again. I can't believe how quickly the time since my November ACL repair surgery has gone, but, I'll admit, these last two weeks seem to be craawlinggg.

Buzzed my friend Krystle from this past September's Spain adventure, and we're scheming a girls trip to Red Rock or Zion in May. Yeesss. Something to look forward to and continue to speed my recovery.

The E+F Jan 18 playlist is the current soundtrack playing in my head and keeping me in the spirit until I can get back on the wall. Enjoy!

(photo Zion National Park courtesy of @krysttothele)

CLIMB | RED RIVER GORGE

Just a little over a month out from my ACL repair surgery and every day gets progressively better. Still limited to the stationary bike and hangboard. My friend Robert passed along this 2018 Pull-Up Challenge he found on Instagram that's also helping to keep me entertained until I can get back on the wall. My next follow up appointment with Dr. Windler is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, and I'm hoping I'll get cleared to add at least some light top roping into the mix.

Of course, it's easy to stay motivated looking back at these photos from October's visit to the Red River Gorge. This place is truly magical. Such an amazing experience and can't wait to get back next year!

NOW PLAYING | E+F OCT 17 PLAYLIST

With my ACL reconstruction now just a little more than two weeks away, the countdown is on to my last blast climbing trip this weekend and first visit to the Red River Gorge. One of my climbing partners, Shawn, who never gets excited about anything, describes the Red as "magical." Sounds like an excellent way to go out.

For the first time in my life, I'm finally learning how not to be motivated by achievement and outcomes. It's now all about experiences and living, and the only thing on the agenda this weekend will be hanging with great friends, eating pizza at Miguel's and climbing some amazing pitches.

This month, the E+F Oct 17 throwback playlist is the perfect soundtrack for the current mood. Enjoy!

(photo via Elemental Climbing)

CLIMB | COSTA BLANCA

To say my trip to Spain this month with Rock & Sun was amazing is an understatement. My favorite place to climb always seems to be the last place I've been, but Costa Blanca was incredibly special. Got what I would qualify as my hardest send to date, made some great new friends and learned so much that has improved my climbing technique and onsite ability.

Definitely experiencing some post-trip blues and missing my daily walks to La Estufa to enjoy an outrageously good three-course meal with wine for just 12 Euro, but planning the next adventure always helps. Already looking at Morocco next fall with a couple of my new friends from Spain — and my first trip to the Red River Gorge in less than three weeks!

Until then, I'll be dreaming of Spanish limestone and the beautiful landscapes of Costa Blanca...

NOW PLAYING | E+F SEPT 17

12 months, one trip delay and a torn ACL later, I'm now exactly one week out from climbing in Spain. SPAIN!!! This time next week it's wheels up for Costa Blanca with Rock & Sun, and it can't get here soon enough.

This will be the official kick off of what I'm calling my 'Last Blast' fall season before knee surgery in November, and I plan on making the absolute best of it. And because every great trip needs a solid playlist, here's E+F Sept 17 that includes a few of my favorite tracks currently in rotation. Enjoy!

(photo via Rock & Sun)