Contributed Photos

Vern at Leavenworth. Photo: Stephen Drake

Vernon Stiefel : Vernon Stiefel

Jan 6, 2007

Just below the west face cave after the crux on pitch #5.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Astro Monkey (5.11d)

Apr 8, 2006

Steve Drake on the steep and clean portion of the 5.9 crack on pitch #2.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Astro Monkey (5.11d)

2 people

Apr 8, 2006

Nearing the roof on the first pitch a few hundred feet below the monkey's head.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Astro Monkey (5.11d)

1 person

Apr 8, 2006

Bobby P. at the second sequential / technical crux (11+) on the first pitch enroute to the anchors.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Some Like It Hot (5.12c)

Apr 4, 2006

Bobby P. moving through the sustained crux section on the first pitch.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Some Like It Hot (5.12c)

Apr 4, 2006

Deciphering the moves for the second crux on the rounded arete.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Desert Profit (5.11d)

Mar 31, 2006

David nearing the apex of Hollowed Ground.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Hollowed Ground (5.11a)

Mar 29, 2006

David Harper high stepping his way past the crux.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Hollowed Ground (5.11a)

Mar 29, 2006

After the crux getting ready to waltz in the deceptively difficult low angle dihedral. Copyright 2006, Randy Vogel.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Waltzing in the Wonderland (5.11)

Mar 29, 2006

Tom preparing to send the crux.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Spirited Away (5.11b PG13)

Mar 29, 2006

Tom Murphy edging his way to the crux on the initial 5.10 portion of the signature 2nd pitch on Spirited Away.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Spirited Away (5.11b PG13)

Mar 29, 2006

Just past the thin crux section below the alcove on one of the best crack climbs in Washington.

WA : Leavenworth : ... : ROTC (5.11c)

Mar 16, 2006

Profile of the Monkey Face at 7:00 am on a summer day from the base of "No Pain, No Gain" on the NW Face of the Smith Rock Group.

OR : Smith Rock : Monkey Face

6 people

Feb 7, 2006

Making slightly awkward moves into and out of the flare using the finishing block of "Heresy" as a foot platform.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Shoes of the Fisherman (5.11b)

Feb 4, 2006

At the hidden crux wondering how secure the holds are in the flare above the bulge. Photo by Gabe C.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Shoes of the Fisherman (5.11b)

Feb 4, 2006

Bobby P. copping a lieback on the Mojave Queen crack below the bolted face. The chalked holds on the varnished face to the right are part of the route White Rain (5.11a).

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Mojave Queen (5.11a)

3 people

Feb 4, 2006

Mark Anderson belaying his twin bro Mike who is making tough moves right off the deck.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Full Court Press (5.12a)

1 person

Jan 31, 2006

Sauntering up the steep slab on impeccable tuff below the second roof.

OR : Smith Rock : ... : Dreamin' (5.12a)

13 people

Jan 30, 2006

Moving past the second bolt on the sustained 5.11 lower portion of the route. Photo by A. Jr.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Total Generic Package (aka ... (5.11c)

Sep 27, 2005

At the beginning of the "double dihedral" crux section after clipping a piton. Photo by Tara S.

CO : Boulder Canyon : ... : FM (5.11c)

May 30, 2005

In the vicinity of the crux. Photo by Martin M.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Scary Poodles (5.11b)

Feb 28, 2005

WW examining the sequence onto the grainy slab from the girdle proper. Photo by Terra Firma.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Girdle Crossing (5.10d)

Feb 28, 2005

Mr. Mercury jamming his was way to the top of the Old Woman.

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Double Cross (5.7+)

Dec 8, 2004

Mr. Mercury enjoying a thrilling ride on the "Sexy Grandma." What is next on his agenda????

CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Sexy Grandma (5.8+)

Dec 8, 2004