This started out as a little discussion between my climbing partner and I about why she felt her development was starting to fall behind mine. We always climb together, we climb the same routes, we climb for the same length of time, she certainly has more tenacity and courage than I do for a lot of climbs. But recently I'm starting to go 1-2 grades ahead of her and they look like they are getting easier (sort of), so why?

Today is a very special day, it marks the quarter day between winter solstice and spring equinox, we're half way back to the point where there is more light in the day than dark. As we hit this point, I wanted to share what I've gained from all the practice in the dark I have been doing for the last 4-5 months.