"4.2.2020~6.5 miles, 2,000’ gain *update on my quest for “The Pinnacle”~GOT IT! Free solo, not having to deploy my webbing. (Bonus, Red Fox peak) 3rd time was the charm. I went alone this time. Previously I brought my Husband but he watches me with worry and asks me “why do you do dangerous things?”....being alone I can concentrate on the climb, the route and not stress him out. The helmet gave me a feeling of protection too. It was a thrill ride and sketchy but I took it slow and was careful. What a beautiful Spire. So, so satisfying to be independent in the mountains. I checked out it’s neighbor Red Needle to see if I would consider climbing it. It is even more advanced. Up close it’s less terrifying. I will go soon (solo) with some equipment and give it a go. #thepinnacle #redneedle #solo #independentfemalemountaineer #freesolo #spires #determination #neversaynever " — paula.raimondi • Apr 2, 2020

"5:16hrs total RT. 13 miles, 4,000’ gain. This was a sub 5hr (4:55hr) round trip effort. I killed 20 min or so slowing up and stopping for an email conversation when I had signal. Beautiful day up there! Lost focus for a bit being a phone face but I was jammin when I was moving. I will be back for my legit sub 5hr! I think I’m capable of a 4:30hrs RT in the shape I’m in now. Still dealing with the groin/hip flexer injury but luckily the advil worked today to keep the pain at bay for half the time. Least amount of food ever consumed for this trek. Only one Luna Bar and a package of applesauce the whole time. " — paula.raimondi • Apr 1, 2020

"3.30.2020~4 peak solo scramble from Calico Basin. Red Cap Double slot (with a 3rd top slot descent), Calico Tanks East and West Summits and Tinaja Peak. 7.5 miles, 2,800’ gain, 4:55hrs. I wore a doubled up buff over my face for the 1st and last miles near the non-social distancing masses who are in big groups and think it’s vacation time. I picked up trash on the way down Ash canyon. The animals and quiet have taken over Red Rock. I meditated and napped on Red Cap. Amazing. Felt great to do some epic scrambling and running in the warm sunshine. I think they will close Calico Basin. They should. The crowds are non compliant. I won’t go back. I will scramble on the less traveled routes to the summits off 159 and travel to Lovell canyon for Bridge Mtn. I will also work on my White Pinnacle Peak solo and get my 1st Rainbow Peak ascent. Solo. https://youtu.be/eBKxTnhAv3U" — paula.raimondi • Mar 30, 2020

"3.30.2020~4 peak solo scramble from Calico Basin. Red Cap Double slot (with a 3rd top slot descent), Calico Tanks East and West Summits and Tinaja Peak. 7.5 miles, 2,800’ gain, 4:55hrs. I wore a doubled up buff over my face for the 1st and last miles near the non-social distancing masses who are in big groups and think it’s vacation time. I picked up trash on the way down Ash canyon. The animals and quiet have taken over Red Rock. I meditated and napped on Red Cap. Amazing. Felt great to do some epic scrambling and running in the warm sunshine. I think they will close Calico Basin. They should. The crowds are non compliant. I won’t go back. I will scramble on the less traveled routes to the summits off 159 and travel to Lovell canyon for Bridge Mtn. I will also work on my White Pinnacle Peak solo and get my 1st Rainbow Peak ascent. Solo. https://youtu.be/eBKxTnhAv3U" — paula.raimondi • Mar 30, 2020

"3.30.2020~4 peak solo scramble from Calico Basin. Red Cap Double slot (with a 3rd top slot descent), Calico Tanks East and West Summits and Tinaja Peak. 7.5 miles, 2,800’ gain, 4:55hrs. I wore a doubled up buff over my face for the 1st and last miles near the non-social distancing masses who are in big groups and think it’s vacation time. I picked up trash on the way down Ash canyon. The animals and quiet have taken over Red Rock. I meditated and napped on Red Cap. Amazing. Felt great to do some epic scrambling and running in the warm sunshine. I think they will close Calico Basin. They should. The crowds are non compliant. I won’t go back. I will scramble on the less traveled routes to the summits off 159 and travel to Lovell canyon for Bridge Mtn. I will also work on my White Pinnacle Peak solo and get my 1st Rainbow Peak ascent. Solo. https://youtu.be/eBKxTnhAv3U" — paula.raimondi • Mar 30, 2020