Field Notes

Posts.

Conditions write-ups, gear observations, data nerdery, and whatever else is worth putting into words from the field.

Sun Exposure on Every Crag Page

BETA now shows you whether a crag wall is in sun or shade right now, and when that changes. Real-time, no API, recalculates every 5 minutes.

The River Doesn't Lie

There's a streamflow badge on the Index and Miller River pages. Here's where that data comes from, why I almost didn't build it, and what it's actually telling you.

What That AQI Number Is Actually Telling You

I added air quality data to every crag page on BETA. Here's what it means, why it's not always wildfire smoke, and when you should actually care.

Why I Built BETA

There's a whole body of knowledge that determines whether your Saturday is a great day on rock or a wasted drive. A lot of it lives in people's heads. Specifically: certain people's heads.