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Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park

Bouldering Photography at Devil’s Lake State Park

  • 07/04/2019/
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Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park

Bouldering Photography at Devil’s Lake State Park

If you mentioned rock climbing at Devil’s Lake State Park a year ago, I would look at you with a blank stare. I have previously ventured up to Wisconsin to photograph this picturesque state park but it was not until about 8 months ago that I would have known the hidden gems embedded in the nature of this park. In early of September of 2018 I got introduced to the world of rock climbing. I’ve always been intrigued in the simplicity of climbing. Watching professional climbers such as Adam Ondra or Sasha DiGiulian naturally scale up the face of a mountain is poetry in motion. Needless to say, I was quickly hooked.

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Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park

The midwest is not widely known for a mecca of outdoor climbing. In fact, if you are from Chicago and want to climb outdoors, you will most likely find yourself 3 hours away at Devils Lake State Park which is not only the largest state park in Wisconsin but also offers some of the best bouldering and climbing in the midwest. With over 1600 routes, beautiful hiking trails and quartzite rock cliffs overlooking the lake, it only seems natural that I start my exploration of rock climbing and photography here.

Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park
Bouldering Photography at Devils Lake State Park

Camping at Mirror Lake State Park

The best part of bouldering at Devils Lake, is camping under the stars at Mirror Lake State Park and of course ordering Pizza Pub. We actually found this campsite by mere coincidence. On the first trip to climb, the Devils Lake Camp grounds were completely booked and this was recommended by park ranger. The moment we set up camp, I already knew that this is where I will be falling asleep whenever I come back up here. On a clear night, the stars light up the sky over the lake and at that moment the name Mirror Lake becomes clear. This is the perfect remedy after a hard day of climbing.

Mirror Lake State Park Camping
Mirror Lake State Park Camping
Mirror Lake State Park Camping
Mirror Lake State Park Camping

A Passion Found in Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is something else. I fell into this world unknowingly. I didn’t ask to be here but here I am and I absolutely love it. I went from not knowing what a rock climbing gym was to joining one and climbing in it 5 times a week. I remember only being able to climb for 30 minutes because the skin on my fingers were shredded to being able to climb for hours with ease. It’s therapeutic in that way. My mind shuts down all of those lingering thoughts in the back of my head and I become fully present. Climbing has shown me that growth only exists when you push yourself out of your comfort zone and welcome the unknown.

It’s a beautiful thing.


Road Trip to the Black Hills

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Pictured Rocks Road Trip

  • 06/13/2017/
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Door County Road Trip

  • 06/11/2017/
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