Climbers are notorious for obsessing over to-do lists of climbs, things we often call “tick lists.” Some lists are whimsical, without geographical or chronological constraints, while others, more ...

Matt and I walk at a casual pace into the Flatirons, packs full of gear. The pine-scented air is warm and dusty as we cross the Mesa Trail and follow the meandering path into Fern Canyon. For now, the ...