City of Rocks

Although it’s been a while, we got out for a three day climbing trip this weekend to Massacre Rocks and City of Rocks in Idaho.  Even with scattered storms, we managed to get three fairly full days of climbing in.  All the climbing photos are of Jess Taverna on Tribal Bounderies and Smoke Signals.

City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Jess Taverna on Tribal Bounderies at City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Jess Taverna on Tribal Bounderies at City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Jess Taverna on Smoke Signal at City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Jess Taverna on Smoke Signal at City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Jess Taverna on Smoke Signal at City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Jess Taverna on Smoke Signal at City of Rocks. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Saint George Weekend

Sarah and I spent some time down in Saint George this weekend.  Here are a few shots from Sand Hollow Resort where we stayed and Angel’s Landing in Zion where we hiked on Sunday.  I definitely recomend that hike!

Moonrise over Sand Hollow Resort. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo

The view from the top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo

The view from the top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo

The view from the top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo

Published – Dead Point Magazine

Check out Dead Point Magazine this month (April) for a published photo of mine.

http://deadpointmag.com/

You can view the issue online if you’d like or pick it up in a store.  My image is on page 42 I believe.

Thanks,

Busy Bee

Last weekend was filled with hard work.  Starting Friday and ending Sunday around 8pm, Sarah and I sanded, stained and sealed a very very old and damaged floor.  Although the fruits of our labor is a beautiful restored floor, we were extremely exhausted.  On one of my breaks, I relaxed in the back yard in the spring sun and enjoyed one of our early season flowers, the crocus.  Apparently I wasn’t the only ones enjoying the flowers…

Bees and Crocus Blooms. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

 

Crocus Blooms. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Diamond in the Rough

This winter has been a tough winter for photography.  To be honest, since the fall leaves dropped to the ground, my camera has mostly been collecting dust.  Winter house projects, longer days at work, and the desire to actually enjoy my activities rather than drag the camera along and feel that I’m obligated to take photos has taken a toll on the quantity of images I can take.  It is disappointing, but everyone has to choose priorities when they’re life gets to busy.  And making extra time for photography just didn’t make the cut this winter. 

BUT…

Sometime you get out, feel inspired, and come back with something good.  I went out last weekend to do a backcountry ski tour with some friends and my wife Sarah.  Sarah has spent very little time in the backcountry, so I mostly skinned and skied with her, letting my friends move at their own pace.  Sarah wanted to sit out one lap, so I did one run with my friends on some mediocre snow (definitely not the best snow of the day).  I had brought my camera so I figured I would use it.

Enjoy!

Snowboarding in Days Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Lone Mountain, Montana

Lone Mountain, Montana. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

British Virgin Islands

I think this post will give you a good idea of how busy I’ve been with non photography activities.  Here are some photos from December!  My family went down to the British Virgin Islands for a sailing trip and I planned on taking lots of photos.  Once I got down there, I found that I just had to relax.   So the camera mostly stayed hiden, but I did bring it out for a few shots.

Enjoy!

A lone phone booth near the Bitter End in the British Virgin Islands. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Kite Boarding in the British Virgin Islands near Sandy Spit. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Rays of light shining through in the British Virgin Islands. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

SCS US Rope Nationals

It has been a REALLY long time since I posted. Basically, the winter house projects have taken control of my life again. I’ll try to post some photos once we get a bit more finished.

I did take some cool photos of the US Rope Nationals this weekend. It was a fun event with some really strong climbers.

Final Results:

Women:
1. Emily Harrington
2. Paige Claassen
3. Sasha DiGiulian
4. Sydney McNair
5. Alex Puccio
6. Audrey Gawrych
7. Lisa Rands
8. Mykael Ann McGinley

Men:
1. Carlo Traversi
2. Dave Graham
3. Ethan Pringle
4. Julian Bautista
5. Jonathan Siegrist
6. Ian Dory

Audrey Gawrych at the 2009 US Rope Nationals. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Carlo Traversi at the 2009 US Rope Nationals. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Emily Harrington at the 2009 US Rope Nationals. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Final Fall Finale pt2

A few more shots… Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Little Cottonwood Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.Little Cottonwood Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.Little Cottonwood Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Little Cottonwood Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Final Fall Finale

Sorry for the dry spell of activity on the Crux Photo site.   I’m going to try to post the last few shots from the fall over the next few days.   As a reward for your patients, I’ll keep the words to a minimum.

A few bouldering photos from Little Cottonwood Canyon.  Elizabeth Hardwick on Surprise.

Elizabeth Hardwick on Surprise in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.

Elizabeth Hardwick on Surprise in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Copyright Nate Young and Crux Photo.