Sweeping view of the area devastated by the fires of 2003.

Is that a camera in your pants, or are you just happy to see me??

I've posted this to add to a trip report and to show the regrowth after the fires.

Newbie traverses the second pitch of Possum, her first attempt at trad climbing....

Her plans for a trip to The Dark Continent momentarily scrapped, Newbie settles for a cruise up the Ivory Coast (the alternate fourth pitch of Denethor).

It helps to match your shoes and shirt when trying to pull down like the pros. At least that's what the experts at REI told me.

Newbie scrambles for a lift after hearing of the shoe sale in progress on the third floor of Nordstrom.

Dave leading the fist pitch of the classic route Possum (13), before it traverses right underneath the daunting overhanging wall.

A cold but clear day had Jamie Valdivia cruising up this classic Booroomba climb. Exposed, spectacular climbing (grade 22) on a steep face looking over the valley below. Photo taken September 98.