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Howdy! My name is Peter & this is The Carey Adventures. This site is a treasure trove of photos, reviews, stories, more photos, and even some video of travels my daughter and I have taken. Enjoy!-
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iPhone Photos From The Road
Portland has a dirty side, too.
Inside the Amber Fort, Jaipur, India.
Portland Saturday Market colors
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Climbing Archive
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At The Heart Of The Matter: Repeat It To Feel It
Posted on January 3, 2011 | 1 CommentI have been frustrated with my climbing abilities this past year. It has been one of my most active years to get on real rock and yet, no big improvement.... -
One Per Trip – Favorite Travel Photos From 2010
Posted on December 31, 2010 | 23 CommentsIt’s a challenge, but I am limiting myself to just one favorite travel photo from each of my trips this year. Why just one? So as to not inundate you... -
Photo Of The Day – Eileen Leads Vorpal Sword
Posted on November 26, 2010 | No CommentsTitle: Eileen On Vorpal Sword 5.8 (I think) Description: Eileen from Rockgrrl.com on a climb named Vorpal Sword, located in Joshua Tree National Park Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey -
Photo Of The Day – Joshua Tree Campground At Night
Posted on November 25, 2010 | No CommentsTitle: Joshua Tree Campground At Night Description: A long exposure at campsite #17 at Ryan Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. Some of our group had climbed the so named... -
Climbing To The Sun, With Scorpions Close Behind – Joshua Tree Tweetup
Posted on November 21, 2010 | 8 CommentsDisaster struck swiftly!! No. No not really. That was just to get your attention and clear my mind. And then the fire spread to our tents!! Hmmm….also a lie. But... -
Lack Of Focus Brings Few Rewards
Posted on November 15, 2010 | 9 CommentsFive trips. Boulder, Colorado. Red Rocks, Nevada. Himalayas, Nepal. Banff, Canada. Joshua Tree National Park, California. On my way back from San Frnacisco, I counted them up. Five climbing trips.... -
Why I’m Not Stressed About This Climbing Trip To Joshua Tree
Posted on November 10, 2010 | 1 CommentSitting in a Starbucks on some seemingly random street in Fresno, Moby is pumping through the speakers and the two guys next to me are laughing loud. My phone keeps... -
Rejection Is Cheaper Than Regret
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 14 CommentsGrab a piece of paper and something to write with. Dont’ be fussy, just grab what’s at hand. Use your hand if that’s what at hand. Don’t worry, this is... -
How Do You Find Your Limits?
Posted on October 26, 2010 | 7 CommentsIt was at about the 18,900′ mark on a remote peak known as Kyajo Ri that I found my risk/climbing limit. I had posted on this subject before leaving for... -
My Climbing World – Kyajo Ri
Posted on October 13, 2010 | No CommentsBoth of my tentmates are awake in the middle of night, panicked, with a feeling they were not getting enough air. Now it is my turn. My mind is sounding... -
Time Lapse Video Of Morning In Kyajo Ri Valley Of The Nepal Himalayas
Posted on August 19, 2010 | No CommentsThis quick one minute slide show was shot during our last morning in the valley at the end of an attempt on 20,290′ Kyajo Ri in the Solukhumbu region of... -
Climbing South Sister Mountain In Oregon
Posted on August 17, 2010 | No CommentsI was going to write up a big old review of a recent climb I did with Jodi Ettenberg for her birthday. I was even thinking of include space aliens... -
Vertical World Summer Slam Competition And Party
Posted on July 9, 2010 | No CommentsVertical World Seattle is having their annual Summer Slam climbing competition on the 22nd of July. I loved shooting the competition and party last year with the help of climbing... -
And The Winner Is….
Posted on July 1, 2010 | 1 CommentAnd the winner of the Makalu Wear organic yak trekking shirt is…… comment #14 from my friend Jeremy Kuno. I used It just goes to prove, even a snarky comment... -
Rocking Climbing, Chocolate And Pastries: Heavenly Weekend In Leavenworth
Posted on July 1, 2010 | 2 CommentsIt’s less than three hours from Seattle and it contains rock climbing, chocolate and pastries. Also white water rafting, more rock climbing, hiking, wine and mountain views from main street. ...
