crankin at the Ranch
Saturday will mark the 4th annual 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, a 24 hour climbing competition started by some friends of mine a few years ago. Basically you climb for 24 hours straight, trying to do as many single pitch routes as possible without sleeping and taking as little breaks as possible. Its rad. Last year my partner and I did decent, we’ll see if the new partner and I can improve upon last year’s performance.
Like anything its important to get the lay of the land ahead of time, get comfortable, and connect with your surroundings. To that end I’m heading out this morning; I decided that the first three weeks back to Gtown have been rough and a week off was in order. It’s also a great opportunity for the Oklahoma boys to reunite, pour one out, and get a little crazy.
Not only does Horseshoe Canyon Ranch offer the beauty of backwoods Arkansas, the local flavor ain’t bad either. Spots like the Ozark Cafe still serve up a hearty $3 breakfast special, and you never know what you might find at a local yard sale.
So saddle up your climbin shoes, grab a few draws, and come join us at the Ranch!
