Escape Velocity

Escape velocity is the speed when the kinetic energy of an object is equal to the magnitude of its gravitational potential energy. It is commonly described as the speed needed to "break free" from a gravitational field.

Kinetic energy, movement, change. The antithesis of stasis.

Time to launch.

A couple photos of new friends climbing in Joshua Tree the past week. And the solo alpine rack. 7 lbs. 100 ft of 8.0mil rope, 100 ft of 5mil cord, 2 titanium ice screws, 3 titanium pins, 6 biners, and some 1/2 inch webbing. 7 lbs of security in the face of the unknown. 7 lbs also could be 5 days worth of food. Choices will arise, and decisions made.