One of the more thrilling raps I know of in San Diego county is this one off the rock we grew up calling Vader's Helmet. I was glad Vinny (criposlip) went first. Thanks for the shot Vinny!

Technical Info: 1:2.8 Smart Camera 3.3mm lenz ....in other words... its a camera phone.

View of Rock Mountain during hike to the climbing area.

This is a diagram of the routes on Turkey's Nest as viewed from the trail up.

My lil' sis Kiersti on her first outdoor climb. Need I mention that it was >110deg.F that day? Barefoot and in jeans she made it look easy the whole way. Congratulations K, nice climb!

Venturing slightly to the left of the route, here I am fishing for anything that will work. Will would later send it using all but a figure four, but never having to use any part of Two Step at all.

From the top looking down into the "Pit"

John Daniels projecting a manufactured route at Rock Mountain that's in the 5.12+ range. All the holds are there. Big moves on very steep rock.

Heading up to the crux on Dumbkopf.

Andrew working through the crimpfest at the top of Dumkopf. He ended up topping out on it before taking down the anchor.

Air Jordan