Somehow the gods arranged a beautiful weekend outdoors a week ago. The weather was perfect and sunny and only a few clouds speckled the sky. My company was a solid group of climbers who embraced everything with a carefree attitude. The first day we did some sport pitches. The second day I took them up to Pearly Gates. I try to go there at least once every summer. It’s a trad climbers mecca. A burly hike on gritty, narrow climbers trails gets you nestled along a mountainside filled with granite slabs. Cracks for days! We also found the a brilliant camping spot along Icicle Creek with pristine views, right along a sandy beach. If all this could happen again soon I would be a happy camper. Hee hee.