Despite the rising temperatures in the UAE, we still managed to get out to do some climbing in RAK. Unfortunately, Nick sprained his ankle earlier in the week so he came along to take some photos and appreciate the scenery and serenity of the mountains. It's little trips like these that make living in the city bearable, knowing that you can get out and feel like your a million miles away from the constant traffic and honking is priceless.


We started out early in the morning around 6 am and climbed almost until 2pm. We ran out of water early on, it's always amazing how you have a ton of water and you think it's enough...it's never enough out in the heat. Thankfully, with Nick not climbing, he offered to head back into town to get more water and some snacks. We did a few different routes and Clint my climbing partner for the, had his first go at lead climbing later in the morning. I think pictures always make climbing look like you could just walk up the rocks, but this is tough work guys.