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In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>


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Nov 10, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell getting in position to turn the roof.
Nov 7, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Cameron Phillips poster
Nov 4, 2009Photoccmski
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Oct 26, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
Marga on the difficult moves near the second bolt.
Oct 26, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
Thunder Road and Corn on the Cob. Thunder Road is accessed via an easy trad pitch; Corn on the Cob starts on a small ledge up to the right.
Oct 26, 2009RouteLuke ChildersCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Cob Rock : Thunder Road (5.12-)
Oct 26, 2009RouteLuke ChildersCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Castle Rock : Subterranean Homesick Blues (5.12-)
Oct 26, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
Water World and Subterranean Homesick Blues.<br /><br />Water World: start on a boulder in the creek, step left and climb a slot to steep cracks on the right, then up a slab to the anchor.<br /><br />Subterranean Homesick Blues: start at a belay bolt on the main wall, turn an overhang, and continue up the steep slab for two pitches.
Oct 26, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
Skunk Crack and Comeback Crack
Oct 19, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Mike Amato following the sixth pitch; Christa Cline belaying at the top.
Oct 19, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell starting up the third pitch.
Oct 19, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Mike Amato starting up the fifth pitch.
Oct 19, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell on the fourth pitch.
Oct 11, 2009PhotoMike Morley
Main routes on Jungle Wall. Photo taken February, 2007.
Oct 4, 2009PhotoAndrew Krosbakken
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Sep 30, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Sep 27, 2009PhotoDenis Morel
Marga Powell jamming the final crack to the summit. Rebuffat's Arete looms in the background.
Sep 3, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
The Black Crack and The Gill Crack.
Sep 3, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
The Black Crack and The Gill Crack, showing the two-bolt anchor.
Sep 3, 2009PhotoLuke Childers
Athlete's Feat and Country Club Crack.
Sep 3, 2009PhotoKyle Wills
Derek underneath the first crux roof on Shockley's Ceiling (5.7)<br /><br />A cropped version of a photo submitted by Denis O'Connor.
Aug 17, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Aug 14, 2009PhotoPernell
Mike Amato nearing the top of the second pitch, with Lambs Slide and Mills Glacier below.
Aug 10, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Ship's Prow viewed from the north side of Chasm Lake.
Aug 9, 2009AreaMichael GNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Jul 29, 2009AreaMark FelberWY : Wind River Range : Cirque of the Towers
Jul 23, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Jul 22, 2009PhotoBrian
Julia Niles cranking the final moves to the top of the first pitch.
Jul 21, 2009PhotoBrian
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jul 15, 2009PhotoPaul Rezucha
Unknown climber nearing the top of the pitch.
Jul 6, 2009AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks
Jul 3, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jul 1, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Ron Olsen on the airy traverse left near the top of the first pitch. His last three pieces of pro are a #.75 Camalot, a brass nut, and a runner threaded through a small hole.
Jul 1, 2009PhotoCurt Nelson
Christa Cline on the beautiful fourth pitch crack.
Jun 14, 2009PhotoRob Schichtel
Aerial view of Castleton Tower, the Rectory, and the Priest; view to the southwest.<br /><br />Photo taken by Louis J. Maher in 1966; used with permission.
Jun 8, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Jun 7, 2009PhotoJon Ruland
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Jun 2, 2009PhotoTKrosbakken
Farmhouse and cows below the Tre Cime.<br /><br />We were in a surreal world after completing a 12-pitch climb: a cow pasture with imposing views of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, with swirling clouds in the aftermath of a late-afternoon thunderstorm.
May 29, 2009PhotoShileikis
Upper Ramp rappel route. To descend from Upper Ruper, do the 100' Chockstone Chimney rappel to the Upper Ramp. From the base of Chockstone Chimney, scramble up a short slab and down the other side to a bolted rappel anchor by the tree shown in the photo. <em>Note: tree is now gone.</em> A 60' rappel takes you to a stance with bolts and chains. An 80' rappel takes you to Vertigo Ledge. Follow Vertigo Ledge uphill until it meets the West Face trail.
May 22, 2009AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks
May 20, 2009Photorfly
Some of the newer routes on Little Eiger. Bush Administration starts at the top of the approach trail. A 70m rope is useful for some of these routes.
May 2, 2009PhotoMichaelClimbs
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May 2, 2009PhotoMichaelClimbs
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Apr 27, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
High E looking even better after some digital photo editing. From original by Mike fenice.
Apr 27, 2009PhotoDustin Clelen
Upper and Lower Dream Canyon<br /><br />Modified from original by Vaino Kodas.
Apr 24, 2009PhotoLegs Magillicutty
Farmhouse and cows below the Tre Cime.<br /><br />We were in a surreal world after completing a 12-pitch climb: a cow pasture with imposing views of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, with swirling clouds in the aftermath of a late-afternoon thunderstorm.
Apr 16, 2009PhotoTrevor Shearen
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Apr 9, 2009PhotomatthewWallace
Brenda Leach climbing the easy but runout slab start.
Apr 4, 2009AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Mar 12, 2009Areatobin sansonWY : Wind River Range : Cirque of the Towers
Mar 3, 2009PhotoLuke Wakefield
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Feb 28, 2009AreaAnonymous UserCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Lower Dream Canyon
Feb 13, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Dave Holliday setting a knee bar at the start of the V-slot.
Feb 7, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell stretching to clip the pin near the start of the first pitch.
Feb 3, 2009PhotoAnonymous User
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Feb 3, 2009AreaJay KnowerNY : The Gunks
Jan 28, 2009PhotoAdam Stackhouse
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Jan 26, 2009PhotoSteve Marr
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jan 15, 2009PhotoMichael John Gray
Farmhouse and cows below the Tre Cime.<br /><br />We were in a surreal world after completing a 12-pitch climb: a cow pasture with imposing views of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, with swirling clouds in the aftermath of a late-afternoon thunderstorm.
Jan 15, 2009PhotoMichael John Gray
Vajolet Towers and the Gartl Hut. <br /><br />From left to right: The Delago Tower, the Stabeler Tower, and the Winkler Tower.<br /><br />The 5.8 Delago route ascends the left skyline arete of the Delago Tower. This is one of the classic routes in the Dolomites.
Jan 15, 2009PhotoMichael John Gray
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Jan 15, 2009PhotoMichael John Gray
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Dec 31, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Climber on Doubleissima, a 5.10 Gunks classic.
Dec 19, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell stretching to clip the pin near the start of the first pitch.
Dec 14, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Nov 29, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell on the fifth pitch.
Nov 29, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell on the fifth pitch.
Nov 28, 2008AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Nov 10, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Aerial view of Castleton Tower, the Rectory, and the Priest; view to the southwest.<br /><br />Photo taken by Louis J. Maher in 1966; used with permission.
Nov 5, 2008AreaSpiroNY : The Gunks
Nov 2, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Peter Dillon climbing the thin face below the roof.
Oct 31, 2008PhotoKris Gorny
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Oct 25, 2008PhotoMike Morley
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Sep 23, 2008AreaWayneCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Tonnere Tower
Sep 3, 2008RouteLeo PaikCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Animal World : Isn't Life Strange (5.11c)
Sep 3, 2008RouteLeo PaikCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Animal World : Wine and Roses (5.11-)
Aug 27, 2008AreaBrettPierceNY : The Gunks
Aug 2, 2008PhotoSandy Gupton
The view from our porch at Homero's.
Aug 2, 2008PhotoSandy Gupton
Our El Potrero casa at Homero's.
Aug 2, 2008PhotoSandy Gupton
Milton, Homero's right-hand man.
Aug 2, 2008PhotoSandy Gupton
Tami at her cafe.
Jul 22, 2008Photomanuel rangel
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Jul 13, 2008PhotoMichael Stearns
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jun 21, 2008Phototobin sanson
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Jun 21, 2008Phototobin sanson
Farmhouse and cows below the Tre Cime.<br /><br />We were in a surreal world after completing a 12-pitch climb: a cow pasture with imposing views of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, with swirling clouds in the aftermath of a late-afternoon thunderstorm.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Tre Cime de Lavaredo from the south. <br /><br />Photo taken from the summit of Torre Wundt. The Aronzo Hut can be seen in the lower-center of the photo.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Farmhouse and cows below the Tre Cime.<br /><br />We were in a surreal world after completing a 12-pitch climb: a cow pasture with imposing views of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, with swirling clouds in the aftermath of a late-afternoon thunderstorm.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
View of the Sass Pordoi tram near the top of the Mariakante rock climb.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Sass de Stria. <br /><br />The Hexenstein Route (6 pitches, 5.7) climbs the highest peak in the left-center of the photo. You can barely see the large metal cross that's on the summit.<br /><br />On the descent, you can see old bunkers, caves, and lookouts from World War I.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Torre Wundt and the Fonda Savio Hut. <br /><br />The Mazzorana Route, a 6-pitch 5.7, climbs the highest peak behind the hut.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Sass Pordoi. <br /><br />A great 12-pitch 5.8 route, the Mariakante, starts on the sunlit face on the left of the photo. The last pitch takes you to the summit, where a tram station, restaurant, hotel, and gift shop await. A three-euro tram ride gets you back down in 5 minutes!
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Tofana di Rozes. <br /><br />One of the largest peaks near Cortina. We didn't climb it, but there are 15-to-30-pitch routes for the adventurous.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Cinque Torri (Five Towers). <br /><br />This is the primary cragging area near Cortina. Easy access with many one-to-four-pitch moderate climbs.
Jun 15, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Vajolet Towers and the Gartl Hut. <br /><br />From left to right: The Delago Tower, the Stabeler Tower, and the Winkler Tower.<br /><br />The 5.8 Delago route ascends the left skyline arete of the Delago Tower. This is one of the classic routes in the Dolomites.
Jun 12, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Christa Cline climbing the angling crack on the last pitch.
Jun 9, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Jun 9, 2008PhotoDaveB
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Jun 9, 2008PhotoJohn Marren
The Elephant Buttresses. Most routes start off the water pipe; Tough Situation and Classic Finger Crack can be accessed by scrambling down from the top. <br /><br />The easiest walk-off is between the First Buttress and the Dome. You can also rappel from the top of Pine Tree route. Descent via the water tunnel between the Third and Fourth Buttress is sometimes possible. <br /><br />Watch out for poison ivy!
May 31, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
The amazing third pitch of CCK, a 5.7 Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>
May 31, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
May 31, 2008Photolee hansche
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
May 28, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Jurassic Park, showing the major formations.<br /><br />Updated from original version by Jeff Lockyer.
May 8, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Albert Kettner contemplating the moves up the steep headwall near the top.
May 6, 2008PhotoCharles Danforth
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
May 5, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Carlton (aka Beer Dog) asks, "Are you wearing your helmet?"
May 3, 2008AreaDFrenchCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Tonnere Tower
Apr 30, 2008Photorpc
Carlton (aka Beer Dog) asks, "Are you wearing your helmet?"
Apr 26, 2008AreaMichael John GrayNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Apr 18, 2008PhotoPeter Franzen
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Apr 15, 2008PhotoPablo Kollmar
Enjoying lunch at the summit restaurant on Sass Pordoi, after a 12-pitch climb.<br /><br />Photo by Bruce Hildenbrand.
Apr 11, 2008AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks
Mar 31, 2008PhotoBruce Diffenbaugh
Pingora in Cirque of the Towers
Mar 31, 2008PhotoMatt Richardson
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Mar 28, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Carlton (aka Beer Dog) asks, "Are you wearing your helmet?"
Mar 22, 2008RouteSpiroNY : The Gunks : The Trapps : Frog's Head (5.6)
Mar 13, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Peter Dillon climbing the thin face below the roof.
Mar 6, 2008PhotoEricB
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Feb 29, 2008Photojon jugenheimer
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Feb 26, 2008Photojoshf
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Feb 22, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Feb 21, 2008Photojon jugenheimer
High E looking even better after some digital photo editing. From original by Mike fenice.
Feb 20, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Sky Top with fall colors.
Feb 20, 2008PhotoDave Fiorucci
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Feb 20, 2008PhotoDave Fiorucci
Christa Cline on the beautiful fourth pitch crack.
Feb 15, 2008PhotoBraxton Norwood
High E looking even better after some digital photo editing. From original by Mike fenice.
Feb 7, 2008PhotoDirty Gri Gri, or is it GiGi?
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Feb 6, 2008PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell high stepping on the lower part of Splitting Hares.
Jan 24, 2008PhotoNickie Kelly
Ron Olsen, after another day at "the office." Photo by Ken Cangi.<br /><br /><em>Before The Deluge<br />Bobby's Back<br />Border Crossing<br />Buried Treasure<br />Clean Sweep<br />Crackdown<br />Creekside Cruise<br />Curtain Call<br />Dutch Treat<br />Face Off<br />Fields of Gold<br />Fine Fir<br />Generous Donation<br />Hard Times<br />Just Do It<br />Liquid Therapy<br />Local Hero<br />Los Pinos<br />Nick of Time<br />Showtime<br />Sidekick<br />Smooth Operator<br />Spirit on the Water<br />Stayin' Alive<br />Storm Warning<br />Tag Team<br />Toe The Line<br />Total Eclipse<br />Tree Line<br />The Twilight Kid<br />Twilight Time<br />Workingman's Blues</em>
Jan 20, 2008PhotoAdam Winters
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Dec 13, 2007PhotoDave Fiorucci
Climber preparing to start the exposed and exciting last pitch of High Exposure, one of the best 5.6 pitches on the planet.
Nov 29, 2007PhotoJay Knower
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Nov 23, 2007AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Nov 17, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Nov 16, 2007PhotoJeff F.
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Nov 16, 2007PhotoAMoraski
Julia Niles cranking the final moves to the top of the first pitch.
Nov 16, 2007PhotoAMoraski
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Nov 12, 2007PhotoNate Oakes
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Nov 8, 2007PhotoDaveB
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Nov 8, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Brenda Leach halfway up the route.
Oct 30, 2007PhotoMatthew Fienup
Climbers on the Southwest Corner and Cryptic.
Oct 27, 2007PhotoJay Knower
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Oct 23, 2007PhotoCharles Danforth
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Oct 22, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Oct 22, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
High E looking even better after some digital photo editing. From original by Mike fenice.
Oct 21, 2007PhotoDan Dalton
Marga moving left at the horizontal crack.
Oct 18, 2007AreaJeff MekolitesNY : The Gunks
Oct 11, 2007AreaBrian WatersNY : The Gunks
Sep 28, 2007PhotoGorg
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Sep 24, 2007PhotoJeff F.
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Sep 7, 2007PhotoKris Gorny
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Sep 4, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
LaCholla Jackson. Climb the steep corner with stems, laybacks, and face moves.
Aug 31, 2007AreaDenis O'ConnorNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Aug 27, 2007PhotoGorg
Unknown climbers on the fifth pitch.
Aug 26, 2007RouteL GCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : The Sport Park : Surprising Crag : South Face : Double Down (5.10a)
Aug 26, 2007AreaMark FergusonCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Avalon : Third Tier : Crack Land
Aug 24, 2007PhotoCharles Danforth
Marga Powell jamming the easy crack to the summit.
Aug 24, 2007PhotoCharles Danforth
Marga Powell pulling onto the chicken heads on the first pitch.
Aug 14, 2007PhotoDave Fiorucci
Runaway. Climb past a series of ledges to an angling crack. The steep upper headwall has some great moves.
Aug 14, 2007PhotoDave Fiorucci
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Aug 13, 2007PhotoDave Fiorucci
The amazing third pitch of CCK, a 5.7 Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>
Jul 26, 2007PhotoZachIHS
Cirque of the Towers (USGS photo)
Jul 25, 2007AreasaxfiendNY : The Gunks
Jul 24, 2007RouteLaurensCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Tonnere Tower : Treasure Wall : Buried Treasure (5.9)
Jul 24, 2007AreaAnonymous UserCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Tonnere Tower
Jul 17, 2007PhotoJoshua Merriam
The Elephant Buttresses. Most routes start off the water pipe; Tough Situation and Classic Finger Crack can be accessed by scrambling down from the top. <br /><br />The easiest walk-off is between the First Buttress and the Dome. You can also rappel from the top of Pine Tree route. Descent via the water tunnel between the Third and Fourth Buttress is sometimes possible. <br /><br />Watch out for poison ivy!
Jul 13, 2007PhotoJoshua Merriam
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Jul 13, 2007PhotoTavis Ricksecker
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jul 5, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jul 2, 2007PhotoDan Dalton
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jun 25, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Mike Borkowski starting the crux traverse under the roof.
Jun 16, 2007AreaveedublvrCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Lower Dream Canyon
Jun 13, 2007PhotoJim Matt
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Jun 10, 2007PhotoT. Moon
High E looking even better after some digital photo editing. From original by Mike fenice.
Jun 7, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Jun 4, 2007PhotoPuneet Pasrich
Tomb of Sorrows. <br />The new start goes up the arete at 5.8; the original start stems up the chimney at 5.9.<br />
Jun 4, 2007PhotoPuneet Pasrich
Routes on the Avalon slab. Tomb of Sorrows starts on the arete or in the chimney to the right. Incline Club and Disinclination start in a right-facing corner below the slab.
May 31, 2007AreaBirminghamBenNY : The Gunks
May 29, 2007Photojeffinatlanta
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
May 21, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Upper and Lower Dream Canyon<br /><br />Modified from original by Vaino Kodas.
May 17, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Climbers on the Southwest Corner and Cryptic.
May 11, 2007Photodavid goldstein
The Elephant Buttresses. Most routes start off the water pipe; Tough Situation and Classic Finger Crack can be accessed by scrambling down from the top. <br /><br />The easiest walk-off is between the First Buttress and the Dome. You can also rappel from the top of Pine Tree route. Descent via the water tunnel between the Third and Fourth Buttress is sometimes possible. <br /><br />Watch out for poison ivy!
May 4, 2007RoutePuneet PasrichCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : The Sport Park : Surprising Crag : South Face : Double Down (5.10a)
May 1, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Stacy Bender at the crux of the Ruper Traverse.
Apr 28, 2007Photorags
Midnight Rock, left side.<br /><br />A. The Cage 9+ R, gear.<br />B. Birds of Prey 10 R, gear.<br />C. Cirque Du Soleil 12c, 7 bolts.<br />D. Hammer Down 11c, 9 bolts.<br />E. Union With Earth 10d, 2 bolts plus gear.<br />F. Around Midnight 13 project, 9 bolts and a pin.<br />G. Flake Out 12c, 10 bolts.<br />H. Meltdown 10d, 10 bolts.<br />I. The Engine 10d, 5 bolts plus gear.<br />J. The Caboose 11c, 6 bolts.<br />K. Karma Kamelian 11c, 12 bolts.<br />L. Pirate Radar 12b, 6 bolts.<br /><br />Photo by Vaino Kodas.
Apr 27, 2007PhotoMatt Nelson
Marga on the second pitch of Yankee Clipper.
Apr 13, 2007AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Apr 11, 2007Photosusan peplow
Marga Powell pulling onto the chicken heads on the first pitch.
Apr 3, 2007PhotoMatt Nelson
Bruce Hildenbrand stemmed out at the crux of the last pitch.
Apr 1, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Derek underneath the first crux roof on Shockley's Ceiling (5.7)<br /><br />A cropped version of a photo submitted by Denis O'Connor.
Mar 31, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
The big picture, showing the approach, climb, and descent.<br /><br />Green dots: the approach to the foot of Lambs Slide from Chasm Lake.<br /><br />Cyan dots: the approach to Kor's Door from the foot of Lambs Slide.<br /><br />Yellow dots: the belays on the Kor's Door climb.<br /><br />Red dots: the traverse of Broadway to the Crack of Delight rappels (not recommended).<br /><br />Magenta dots: the Crack of Delight rappels.<br /><br />Blue dots: the descent back to the foot of Lambs Slide.
Mar 27, 2007AreaDavidHNY : The Gunks
Mar 17, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Some of the major formations on the north side of Eldorado Canyon.
Mar 3, 2007PhotoGuy Humphrey
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Mar 1, 2007PhotoKris Gorny
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Feb 24, 2007Photorhyang
Mike Amato firing the wild crux of Modern Times. Can you believe this move is only rated 5.8+?
Feb 23, 2007PhotoBuff Johnson
The three amigos after a final morning of climbing before our flight home.
Feb 20, 2007Photogoatboy smellz
Unknown climbers on the fifth pitch.
Feb 16, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles cranking the final moves to the top of the first pitch.
Feb 13, 2007PhotoBrad Brandewie
The Cobra, another wild Fisher Towers formation.
Feb 9, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles cranking the final moves to the top of the first pitch.
Feb 9, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Feb 9, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles at the crux of the first pitch.
Feb 8, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Birdland, showing the first five pitches.<br /><br />Edited to show the usual first pitch. An alternate start, up a wider crack to the right, is shown in red.
Jan 28, 2007PhotoNathan Furman
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jan 22, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell on the 5.10 start.
Jan 22, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Ron Olsen latching the great horn just above the bolt.<br /><br />Photo by Marga Powell.
Jan 21, 2007AreaTainoNY : The Gunks
Jan 12, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Vajolet Towers and the Gartl Hut. <br /><br />From left to right: The Delago Tower, the Stabeler Tower, and the Winkler Tower.<br /><br />The 5.8 Delago route ascends the left skyline arete of the Delago Tower. This is one of the classic routes in the Dolomites.
Jan 6, 2007PhotoAnonymous User
Climber preparing to start the exposed and exciting last pitch of High Exposure, one of the best 5.6 pitches on the planet.
Jan 5, 2007PhotoKris Gorny
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Dec 29, 2006Photosaxfiend
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Dec 24, 2006PhotoSteve Marr
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Dec 15, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Dec 6, 2006PhotoFrances Fierst
Mark Kelleher transitioning to the horizontal crack.
Dec 6, 2006PhotoFrances Fierst
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Dec 2, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks
Dec 1, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Nov 30, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Aerial view of Castleton Tower, the Rectory, and the Priest; view to the southwest.<br /><br />Photo taken by Louis J. Maher in 1966; used with permission.
Nov 29, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Julia Niles cranking the final moves to the top of the first pitch.
Nov 29, 2006PhotoBuff Johnson
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Nov 29, 2006PhotoBuff Johnson
Climber preparing to start the exposed and exciting last pitch of High Exposure, one of the best 5.6 pitches on the planet.
Nov 27, 2006PhotoJennifer Daniels
Aerial view of Castleton Tower, the Rectory, and the Priest; view to the southwest.<br /><br />Photo taken by Louis J. Maher in 1966; used with permission.
Nov 26, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Aerial view of Castleton Tower, the Rectory, and the Priest; view to the southwest.<br /><br />Photo taken by Louis J. Maher in 1966; used with permission.
Nov 20, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Climber preparing to start the exposed and exciting last pitch of High Exposure, one of the best 5.6 pitches on the planet.
Nov 20, 2006RouteLeo PaikCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Cob Rock : Corn on the Cob (5.10)
Nov 12, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
John Engelland on the crux headwall.
Nov 8, 2006PhotoJeremy Schlick
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Nov 7, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Christa Cline headed for the chickenheads on the first pitch.
Nov 7, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell pulling onto the chicken heads on the first pitch.
Nov 7, 2006PhotoDirty Gri Gri, or is it GiGi?
Vajolet Towers and the Gartl Hut. <br /><br />From left to right: The Delago Tower, the Stabeler Tower, and the Winkler Tower.<br /><br />The 5.8 Delago route ascends the left skyline arete of the Delago Tower. This is one of the classic routes in the Dolomites.
Nov 7, 2006PhotoDirty Gri Gri, or is it GiGi?
Farmhouse and cows below the Tre Cime.<br /><br />We were in a surreal world after completing a 12-pitch climb: a cow pasture with imposing views of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, with swirling clouds in the aftermath of a late-afternoon thunderstorm.
Nov 3, 2006RouteLeo PaikCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : The Bihedral Area : The Left Side : What's Wrong with Parents T... (5.11a)
Nov 1, 2006AreaC MillerNY : The Gunks
Oct 31, 2006PhotoC Miller
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Oct 31, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Tre Cime de Lavaredo after a storm.<br /><br />It started raining on us eight pitches up Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />We were rewarded with this view of the Tre Cime after we topped out.
Oct 30, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Mike "The Driller" Borkowski having some fun.
Oct 20, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
The 5.7+ third pitch of Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK), an airy and exposed Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>.
Oct 10, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Oct 9, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Oct 6, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Oct 1, 2006PhotoClayton Laramie
Redgarden Wall, showing the major features and the general location of several classic climbs.<br /><br />
Sep 27, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks
Sep 25, 2006PhotoKiki Bat Lubbin
Irina Overeem starting the crux. The first bolt is just above, still out of reach.
Sep 20, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
Mike Amato starting the crux layback.
Sep 18, 2006PhotoC Miller
View of the Sass Pordoi tram near the top of the Mariakante rock climb.
Sep 17, 2006PhotoC Miller
Enjoying lunch at the summit restaurant on Sass Pordoi, after a 12-pitch climb.<br /><br />Photo by Bruce Hildenbrand.
Sep 8, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Sep 4, 2006PhotoTed Sco
Mike Borkowski working up the flared crack on the second pitch.
Aug 23, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
Julia Niles cranking the final moves to the top of the first pitch.
Aug 23, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
Julia Niles at the crux of the first pitch.
Aug 23, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Aug 16, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
The amazing third pitch of CCK, a 5.7 Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>
Aug 11, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Routes on Solaris.
Aug 7, 2006PhotoSteve Marr
Routes on Solaris.
Aug 7, 2006PhotoSteve Marr
The Watermark; photo taken from Animal World.
Aug 3, 2006PhotoGregory Kehrl
The right side of Redgarden Wall. The South Buttress has classic climbs like Anthill Direct.<br /><br />Tower Two is home to the Naked Edge, T2, and many other classic routes.
Jul 29, 2006Photodavid goldstein
Mike Amato below the big snowfield on Broadway. Photo taken on 8/1/04. This snowfield lies below the Windows/Obelisk routes, and blocks access from the top of Kor's Door over to the Crack of Delight rappels.<br /><br />Red dots show our route. Most of this section was wet and loose. Just after a short downclimb on the snow (not too difficult, but icy at the bottom) was a particularly slippery, loose and dangerous section marked by yellow dots.<br /><br />Mike soloed this, and had a mini-avalanche let loose under one of his feet. He got across safely and then belayed me over.<br /><br />Traversing from the top of Kor's Door to the Crack of Delight rappels is NOT recommended: too many wet, loose, and dangerous spots (most with no anchors to belay) in addition to the one shown in the photo.
Jul 25, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Marga Powell high stepping on the lower part of Splitting Hares.
Jul 25, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Marga moving left at the horizontal crack.
Jul 23, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
The first pitch of Root of All Evil. The hardest move is at the steep thin crack halfway up. The roof, protected by a bolt, has good edges for both hands.<br /><br />From the top of the first pitch, Root of All Evil continues straight up a thin crack and Sibling Rivalry angles left up the slab.<br /><br />Also shown is the rappel tree atop Sweet Sabrina, which can be used as a descent from the top of Sibling Rivalry.
Jul 22, 2006PhotoMatthew Fienup
Climbers on the second pitch of La Chaim.
Jul 19, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Bob D'Antonio working up to the crux.
Jul 16, 2006RouteGreg HandCO : Boulder : Boulder Canyon : Broken Rock : White Trash (5.11b)
Jul 15, 2006PhotoMike Morley
Ship's Prow viewed from the north side of Chasm Lake.
Jul 15, 2006AreaMike MorleyNY : The Gunks
Jul 13, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
The First Tier and Tarot Wall areas of Avalon.
Jun 20, 2006PhotoAlan Searcy
Julia Niles nearing the top of the first pitch, getting the on-sight flash.
Jun 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Looking down at the second pitch V-slot.
Jun 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Dave Holliday climbing the final hard moves on the third pitch.
Jun 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Dave Holliday setting a knee bar at the start of the V-slot.
Jun 6, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Brenda Leach climbing the easy but runout slab start.
May 20, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Some of the major formations on the north side of Eldorado Canyon.
Apr 30, 2006PhotoClaire Mearns
Avalon, showing most of the major features.<br /><br />Note: The depicted Northeast Face is also known as Crack Land.
Apr 30, 2006PhotoClaire Mearns
Avalon Upper Wall Routes. Photo taken from Upper Animal World.
Apr 22, 2006PhotoDave Holliday
Mt. Wilson in early morning light. Photo taken October 19, 2002.
Apr 14, 2006AreaDave HollidayNY : The Gunks
Apr 1, 2006PhotoLeo Paik
Upper and Lower Dream Canyon<br /><br />Modified from original by Vaino Kodas.
Mar 27, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Peter Dillon at the roof, starting the traverse to the anchor.
Mar 14, 2006AreaPaul CrowderNY : The Gunks
Mar 12, 2006PhotoBOB SHERROD
Mike Amato working a sidepull halfway up the route.
Mar 4, 2006PhotoAllix
Climber preparing to start the exposed and exciting last pitch of High Exposure, one of the best 5.6 pitches on the planet.
Feb 28, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Tofana di Rozes. <br /><br />One of the largest peaks near Cortina. We didn't climb it, but there are 15-to-30-pitch routes for the adventurous.
Feb 22, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Trapps
Feb 22, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks : The Near Trapps
Feb 22, 2006AreaAnonymous UserNY : The Gunks
Feb 14, 2006PhotoLinda White
The amazing third pitch of CCK, a 5.7 Gunks classic.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/michael_amato/11870'>Michael Amato</a>
Feb 14, 2006PhotoLinda White
In the cow pasture below the Tre Cime de Lavaredo, after climbing Spitagoras, a 12-pitch 10a route.<br /><br />Photo by <a href='/u/bruce_hildenbrand/11057'>Bruce Hildenbrand</a>
Feb 3, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Suwei Wu at the big flake near the top of the third pitch.
Jan 31, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Nickie Kelly working the right wall.
Jan 30, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Puzzled Monkey, Monkey Puzzle, Power and Lies, Off Guard, and Cool Thing.
Jan 26, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Mike leading the beautiful curving corner on our third pitch. Mike will continue up to the roof and turn it on the left. <br /><br />Above, he will climb straight up to an airy ramp, follow it left and up, then continue straight up past a prominent chicken head to the top.
Jan 26, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Mike turning the the bulge at the start of our second pitch. We used a 70m rope and ran the first pitch 200' up to the tree just below Mike.
Jan 26, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Mike starting up the chimney on the first pitch.
Jan 25, 2006PhotoC Miller
Climbers on the Southwest Corner and Cryptic.
Jan 24, 2006PhotoAnonymous User
Vitamin N. Belay by a little juniper tree; you can use #1 and #2 Camalots for the anchor. <br /><br />Thin slab moves past the first two bolts. A small cam (red Alien) can be placed after the second bolt.<br /><br />Exciting traverse left under the little roof past the third bolt.<br /><br />Near the top, go around to the left side of the arete for the easiest line.<br /><br />
Jan 19, 2006Photo (Copy)Anonymous User
Puzzled Monkey and Monkey Puzzle.