The boys started out the trip with the van bed as their bunk. After 2 1/2 weeks, we moved them into our tent. I got sick of waking up, putting on my coat, and walking over to the van whenever Fisher needed a drink of water or his arm tickled.

Ben Eaton

December 28, 2010

84 Routes in 3 States

Ben Eaton

December 28, 2010

Within 2 months, from Sept 17 to Nov 29, Jennilyn and I were able to polish off 84 routes in Idaho, Utah and California. The routes and different rock types were very educational and fun. Having a 4.5 and 2.5 year old at the base of each route also made it an adventure.

Ben Eaton

December 10, 2010

Through the Eyes of a Trad Climber

Ben Eaton

December 10, 2010

Instead of giving you photos or video of our butts as we climb above the camera, enjoy the view as if it were you tied to the sharp end of the rope.

(Batwings - Parking Lot Rock - City of Rocks - Idaho)

Ben Eaton

December 1, 2010

Joshua Tree...A love-hate relationship

Ben Eaton

December 1, 2010

“This is the most fun I’ve had since our climbing gear was stolen.”

Ben Eaton

November 24, 2010

Sport Climbing Through My Eyes

Ben Eaton

November 24, 2010

I put together a quick video of me doing a really fun route on Prophesy Wall in St George, UT.

Ben Eaton

November 21, 2010

Rappelling Through Waterfalls

Ben Eaton

November 21, 2010

Before we left Upland, CA to set up base camp in Joshua Tree National Park, Jennilyn proposed that we (Jennilyn, Ben, and Doug Farnsworth) go explore the waterfalls in San Antonio Creek Canyon. Awesome.

Ben Eaton

November 21, 2010

Halloween

Ben Eaton

November 21, 2010

Can the homeless celebrate holidays?

Ben Eaton

October 27, 2010

Hot Wheels

Ben Eaton

October 27, 2010

Many People ask me what we do with Indy and Fisher when we are climbing. My usual answer is, "They just play in the dirt."

Ben Eaton

October 27, 2010

Van Life Tips and Tricks

Ben Eaton

October 27, 2010

Being homeless and hopping from one base-camp to another every week or two allows for utilizing some nifty tricks to be comfortable and save money.

Ben Eaton

October 27, 2010

Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

Ben Eaton

October 27, 2010

For $26 we get to sleep in bed for one night, shower, look in a mirror, watch TV, flush our human waste, control the temperature, access to the internet, dip in the pool, watch free circus acts, and more. Granted, we could have just camped this night for free...but this is well worth it.

Ben Eaton

October 24, 2010

The Van

Ben Eaton

October 24, 2010

4 month on the road? Yea...you need to be comfortable.

Ben Eaton

October 20, 2010

One Month and Counting

Ben Eaton

October 20, 2010

These crags are sharp limestone that is either wicked slabby or nicely overhung. It is so nice to be on some sick sport climbs on some hard and dependable rock.

Ben Eaton

October 12, 2010

Hiking With Two Kids

Ben Eaton

October 12, 2010

My 4 year old is what I like to call a “Super Duper Hiker-Dude.

Ben Eaton

September 23, 2010

Pocatello Pump and City of Rocks

Ben Eaton

September 23, 2010

What? Fisher fell into a cave?

Ben Eaton

September 17, 2010

The Start of a Dream

Ben Eaton

September 17, 2010

I am homeless. That is what society calls it when you choose to leave your job and put all your belongings in a storage unit to live in your van for 4 months.