High Point Expeditions

Route: Real Talk IED
Route style: Highball / Bigwall
Route grade: V∞ / 5.∞

2020 was the year of the pandemic shut down the world. The hatred, racism, and prejudice roots of American behavior finally came more into the open light. I've said this before and I'll say it again and again "it's sad that it took a pandemic and the whole world shutting down for America to look in the mirror. That only happen because you had nothing physically, mentally, and spiritually else to do after the death of George Floyd".

I received a message from Ray a listener asking for some on how to keep building bridges and keep the empathy tank full. I have been sitting on this thought for a while and the only thing I can say is to keep clipping the bolts of commutation. I wish I had more insight to give you. but if you are someone who actually cares about seeing the good in this world, you've most likely have looked into all the resources that are available to you.

The truth is that we are on the biggest route of all time. Named "Real Talk IED" (Inclusion, Equality, and Diversity) funny thing is that we have been swapping leads not just with each other but for generations. With all great endeavors, it's more about conscientiously and intentionally making choices/movements that get you closer to the chains.

That just how these things work and if you are willing to train your body and mind to work on your plastic and rock projects. Then you have all the tools necessary needed to continually tackle "Real Talk IED" at your disposal you just need to add your soul or your spirit whatever you choose to call it into the mix. You can start or continue to lead your community and those who stand in solidarity with you.

I can now say 2021 is the year of HTFO ( hold the f* on!) But this is only going to get more interesting as we pull the first few headwalls on this route with our generation on the sharp end. I have faith in us to stay on mission. Ray can't tell you how excited I am to belay you and watch you pull through the cruxes of these next few pitches and I am ready to swap leads when you are. Let's Suffer and Send this thing man.


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