Big Bro: The Visionary..or something like that
Just stumbled upon this little blast from the past. My big brother, Chris, climbs ‘Be On Four’, a beautiful highball with a treacherous landing in the forest of Squamish. Chris was the one who started this whole ‘Weldon family of climbing’ thing we have going on now. My mother proudly boasts that she felt him swinging on her rib cage when he was in the womb. Having become more up to date on my anatomy, I now know this is not true. But truly, he is a pure rock climber, heart and soul.
I always find my siblings inspiring. My sister, Stacey, is going to compete at her first Boulder Nationals next weekend since who knows when. She’s been plagued by numerous injuries (those damn Weldon genes can be ruthless), but she never gives up and now it seems she’s been making a big comeback. Just check out the east coast Tour de Bloc results. She’s definitely been leading the pack in the majority of the competitions she’s been competing in. Can’t wait to see how Nationals goes for her! And of course, Mike, the little (or I suppose, fairly large and hairy) power house pulls up the rear as the youngster of the family. I’m continuously overjoyed to go climbing with my little bro. I’ve never met a more positive force in my life. He’s back in Calgary for the summer, so he should be psyched on a solid season of pulling down in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains.
Weldon Sibs (minus Chris) clowning around in Maple Canyon (circa 2000ish)
I love my bro’s and sis.
(Chris is still smelly though)