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Summer photo dump

Putting miles on the Prius

Bouldering with Bryce in White Pine, Little Cottonwood.
Bouldering with Bryce in White Pine, Little Cottonwood.

Get ready for a photo dump! I've had the opportunity to catch up with a lot of friends and family this summer all over western states. While travelling is exhausting at times it truly fills me with joy to have such a rich community and discover beautiful nooks in the mountains. If you're reading this you'll probably see yourself here, thank you for being a part of my life!

Climbing

The Fins, ID

I had never been to the Fins before and I was SO impressed by the tall sheets of perfect stone, my new favorite pocket climbing destination.

Magaly, Gabby, Emily, and I on a climbing trip at the Fins, ID.
Magaly, Gabby, Emily, and I on a climbing trip at the Fins, ID.
The Fins, ID.
The Fins, ID.

Pine Creek, CA

A renaissance of granite sport climbing with Oliver. I love Bishop and wish I could have spent more time there this year.

Ollie and I climbing in Pine Creek, CA.
Ollie and I climbing in Pine Creek, CA.
Pine Creek Canyon, CA.
Pine Creek Canyon, CA.

Mill Creek, Moab

Wow, might be my new favorite sport crag in Utah! Oops, I mean sssssshhhhhh 🤫

Climbing at Mill Creek, Moab with Gabby and Brian.
Climbing at Mill Creek, Moab with Gabby and Brian.

Tuolumne Meadows, CA

I was so happy to spend a week catching up with Colin and his family in Tuolumne meadows, definitely still my happy place.

A curious campground visitor in Tuolumne Meadows.
A curious campground visitor in Tuolumne Meadows.
Colin and Jodie in Tuolumne Meadows.
Colin and Jodie in Tuolumne Meadows.
Colin and I atop Tenaya Peak, Tuolumne Meadows, CA.
Colin and I atop Tenaya Peak, Tuolumne Meadows, CA.
Colin and I atop Tenaya Peak, Tuolumne Meadows, CA.
Colin and I atop Tenaya Peak, Tuolumne Meadows, CA.
The Scoop, Tuolumne Meadows.

SLC

Some local climbing was had, despite all this damn heat!

Matt's Roof with Bryce, didn't tape the send but here's me falling off the top!
Orange Crush, Brighton. Bad angle but pretty rock!

Family

My Nana returned to her home this year after the Palisades fire.
My Nana returned to her home this year after the Palisades fire.

Cornville, AZ

Hiking with my brother Cody (L) and my cousin Drew (R).
Hiking with my brother Cody (L) and my cousin Drew (R).
The McElvain family in Cornville, AZ.
The McElvain family in Cornville, AZ.

Manhattan Beach, CA

The McElvain boys in Manhattan Beach, CA.
The McElvain boys in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Friends

Bachelor party & wedding

Owen and Lindsay got married! I definitely didn't bet on them at first lol, but they are perfect together and I'm so happy for them.

Goofing with Mike in SLO before Owen's bachelor party.
Owen's bachelor party in Yosemite.
Owen's bachelor party in Yosemite.
Owen's bachelor party in Yosemite.
Owen's bachelor party in Yosemite.
Owen's bachelor party in Yosemite.
Owen's bachelor party in Yosemite.
Owen and Lindsay in their wedding attire.
Owen and Lindsay in their wedding attire.
Owen, Lindsay, and their cat Penelope the morning after their wedding.
Owen, Lindsay, and their cat Penelope the morning after their wedding.

Moving

I moved from Sandy to Sugar House! My new roommates are the best-est friends.

Our first family dinner at new house!
Our first family dinner at new house!

On our first night the gas dryer leaked carbon monoxide into the house and we had the fire department come diagnosis the problem. The best part was when a firefighter commented that we have a "lovely island" in our kitchen 😂

Our eventful first night in new house.
Moving a washing machine with Margot, Kiet, and Evan.
Moving a washing machine with Margot, Kiet, and Evan.

Gabby's goodbye

Gabby's moved to Bend, OR to pursue her career as a math professor. I'll miss my favorite sport climbing partner but I can't wait to go visit her and climb at Smith!

Catan with Gabby and Brian.
Catan with Gabby and Brian.
Gabby and Bri with their new favorite friend.
Gabby and Bri with their new favorite friend.
Gabby's goodbye party!
Gabby's goodbye party!

Jaime's birthday & housewarming

Jaime threw some great shin-digs for her birthday and housewarming party. One of these days I'll convince her to join our beach volleyball team...

Churning ice cream with Nick at Jaime's birthday.
Churning ice cream with Nick at Jaime's birthday.
Jaime's backyard talent show.
Jaime's backyard talent show.

The rest of it!

This was my first summer spent mostly in Salt Lake. Despite the heat I took pleasure investing in friendships and exploring new ways to enjoy SLC! I am particularly enjoying climbing in Big Cottonwood and playing beach volleyball.

Pizza parties with Evan and Morgan!
Pizza parties with Evan and Morgan!
Pizza parties with Evan and Morgan!
Pizza parties with Evan and Morgan!
Pizza parties with Evan and Morgan!
Downclimbing in the rain with Tammy, Little Cottonwood.
Downclimbing in the rain with Tammy, Little Cottonwood.
The OG "Hit Happens" volleyball team!
The OG "Hit Happens" volleyball team!
Morgan's birthday hike up Heugh's Canyon.
Morgan's birthday hike up Heugh's Canyon.
Climbing in Tanners Gulch, Little Cottonwood with Meredith.
Climbing in Tanners Gulch, Little Cottonwood with Meredith.
Reconnecting with Avery over some local choss.
Reconnecting with Avery over some local choss.

I'm so grateful for all these beautiful people and places!!! Thank you for reading ❤️