The Beginning

The lines hide the truth. Let none of them lead you astray.

[sacredmonkeyman]

Free pedicure at Chapel Pond. These little minnows were coming up to me and nibbling on my toes. Kind of surreal looking seeing the sun hit the bottom of the pond too. #chapelpond #adk #livethelifeyoulove #mountainlife #nature_perfection

[sacredmonkeyman]

When your trying to clean and get the first ascent at the same time. I called this one Black Roses because the lichen were insane and I was listening to Barrington Levi all morning. The stand is about a 4 but the sit start feels 8 or 9 ish. #livethelifeyoulove #bouldering #scarpa #organicclimbing #climbing #climb #climbon #blackroses #reggae #lichen #chapelpond

[sacredmonkeyman]

Feeling the 🔥hotness at Sunshine City 🌞. Believe me, if the weatherman says the temperature's going to be warmer than 70, don't climb here... it actually going to be 1,000 degrees. #burnrubbernotyoursoul #climbing #rock #adk #adirondacks #keene #rockclimbing #scarpa #dopeonarope #livethelifeyoulove #sunscreencity

[sacredmonkeyman]

Walking the #dog on #legday. 9 miles and 8,500ft of elevation change and it felt like 100 degrees outside. Thank God for the crystal clear waters of the Washbowl! 🙏🏼🐳💦🌄 #livethelifeyoulove #mountains #mountainlife #rockypeakridge #giantmountain #hike #adirondacks #upstateny

[sacredmonkeyman]

@_mattcowan stretching out on an unnamed boulder problem below Chapel Pond Slab in the #adirondacks after a long drive. #bouldering #rock #rockclimbing #scarpa #organicclimbing #getsome #nightclimbing #gopro

[sacredmonkeyman]

I didn't warm up this morning as I'm in a hurry to go climbing. I'm also looking a little intense😳 but as promised here is my cover for the week. Here is "Burn" by The Cure, as requested by my friend Dakota. Guest starring @laedeakaetea on #djembe 🐱 #acoustic #acousticcover #music #burn #thecure #taylorguitars #rock #morningcoffee #timetoclimb

[sacredmonkeyman]

I sent IF (Ian’s Favorite) V5 today and quickly remembered that the send was not the true reward, but being persistent and learning from my mistakes is the true prize. It is awesome to have such great people around me and share such an amazing learning experience. Thanks for being there @wereallburiedatsea and @lavigne18 It was you guys that encouraged me to try again when I felt like giving up. #bouldering #rockclimbing #prana #scarpa #organicclimbing #climbing #climbon #adirondacks #classic #climblife

[sacredmonkeyman]

Some #freestyle song writing on one of the worlds best instruments in my opinion. I wish I could share the entire video as I believe improv song writing to be one of the most powerful forms of true expression. #Nofilter just you and your soul. #kalimba #redemptionsongs #music #roots #livethelifeyoulove #knowyourself

[sacredmonkeyman]

Today I had the pleasure of introducing the sport of climbing to my friend Jesse. We sent him home sore but with five good sends, some cookies, and he even flashed Popsicle. Not bad for a first day. Rest up buddy, there are more boulders to climb. #bouldering #rock #rockclimbing #climbing #organicclimbing #mckenziepond #adirondack #livethelifeyoulove

[sacredmonkeyman]

Recently I have been practicing more covers for shows. What better way to practice than recording vidoes? I'll be posting 1 video a week and I'm taking request. I'm always looking for new songs to learn. I'll cover any genre on acoustic so let me know if something comes to mind. #acoustic #covers #coversong #dmb #summer2016 #music #taylorguitars

[sacredmonkeyman]

Hiking a little slower than normal has its rewards. I stopped at giant washbowl the other day to wait for my sister. When I looked down I noticed quite the community of salamanders. I had to stick my #goprohero4 in the water and get a closer l👀k. Apparently so did the salamanders! #nature #gopro #adirondacks #adk #hiking #mountains #mountainlife #livethelifeyoulove

[sacredmonkeyman]

I love the trails on Giant. From the tree roots to the swamps and the cliffs. It's all groovy to me. Even if you only brought one protein bar. Fuck it who needs calories for such a little walk? Get some! #eastcoast #hiking #adirondacks #livethelifeyoulove #trees #roots

[sacredmonkeyman]

Cruising back down the trail after hitting the summit of Giant Mountain on a hot day and the washbowl is looking mighty refreshing. 👀💦💧🙏🏼 #moutainlife #livethelifeyoulove #adirondacks #hiking #eastcoast #mountaindog

[sarahsgrulloni-deactivated20160]

Had a great bouldering class. I got a v2-v3 on my first try! #100happydays #simplysgrulloni

[sacredmonkeyman]

Why in the fuck is there a couch in the middle of the gym? Looks like a great spot for fitness activity...maybe some acro-yoga. But a couch!?

[northgang]

[sacredmonkeyman]

Nice!

[sacredmonkeyman]

V5 warmups @metrorock_station

[sacredmonkeyman]

Need to heal your skin and open a beer? #climbon skin repair can help. #bouldering #thuglife #climblife #lifehacks #rockclimbing