Writing

Squamish 2022 Municipal Elections

Here’s a list of who I’d vote for if I could. Mayor: Armand Hurford  Councilor: Chris Pettingill Jenna Stoner Lauren Greenlaw Andrew Hamilton I’ve linked to each candidate’s individual campaign page, but the Squamish Chief also has a number of interviews and articles about everyone running. You can find them here! Note: you don’t need to vote for 6 people! It’s totally fine to vote for just 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 candidates. In fact, that could help your favorite Read more…

By Tanager, ago

Traumzeit: Sandstone Dreamtime

I place a sling around a chicken head and clip a draw to it. By the time it’s attached to my rope, it’s below my feet. The fear cools, and I laugh to myself. Absurd. Just get to the first ring. It’s some fifteen meters above me still, and below, my belayer patiently stands on a small ledge.

By Tanager, ago

Titanas im Elbtal

A women’s climbing workshop in the Elbe River Valley. We exist in a world full of doors; some are open, some closed, and some locked. Anyone can peer through an open door, gather up the strength, and step through. A Titana unlocks doors, opens them, and strides through. The aim of this workshop is not to open doors, but to practice lock picking together.

By Tanager, ago

Céüse

I left my draws on Le Poinçonneur des Lilas and have a dual project. I want to be able to both climb the route and pronounce its name. Laying in my tent this morning I went through the moves in my head, I haven’t tried that hard on anything since February… or maybe April. I have until 1pm to work, then I’ll head back to my tent to eat some lunch and prepare some snacks to bring up the hill. My hands are tingling with excitement.

By Tanager, ago