Could've gone with pull-up's or something for the strength part, but really, for a climber, that'd be like an arm wrestler also good at bicep curls. 315 at 160 at LA Fitness of Redlands, then Perpetual Motion and Light Sabre out on Geology Tour. Spot by Alex and photo by Darcy, and JTree photos by Christine, Sheila and Lee. 20-22 Jan 2006.

Heidi working the enduro hands that is simply perpetual sweetness, well, unless it's someone's first time ever funking with all this hand cupping stuff. The horizon in the background is not tilted. The hill line does go up slightly toward the right. 26 Feb 2006

My partners for Sunday canceled last minute (they know who they are), reducing me to flagging down random passersby along the Lost Horse Road. Told these two good looking girls I am a hardcore climber and there it was, instant rapport and unabashed readiness to get down. Like on a tough overhanging start as shown here, one of them stepped right up and offered her ample chest for a convenient foothold. ERA action groups might clamor in an uproar, but really, this kind of thing happens all the time, to those of us who are of uber coreness (no, not you). Pretty standard fare, at hardman proving grounds like JTree or the Valley or the Creek. Photo by Heidi. 26 Feb 2006

Just awesome thin crack climbing. Can't wait to try it myself.

Geology tour road leads right out of the park if you're persistent enough to follow it. This sign marks the boundary. As soon as you're past this shot up sign there are mounds of spent shell casings, and piles of garbage everywhere. Inside the park is much nicer, really.

this old school boulder problem, claude funstun, has bouted more than one 5.12 sport climber dude.

The classic Slashface, crux is at the bottom then cruiser to the top.

Slashface is one of the "proudest" problems I have ever climbed. I finally got the crux towards the end of the day, but I just didn't have the juice to finish the problem.

High above the distraction of the spotters, cruising on huge mail slot jugs...

Slashface is one of the classic boulder problems in Joshua Tree. It is a must do if you call yourself a boulderer. It is off the deck, but the landing is flat. As you can tell, spotting will not help. Photo by Warren Hughes.

This photo was taken by Warren Hughes during a redpoint attempt by Ronnie Miller. Equinox could be the best crack climb in all of Joshua Tree. The climb is a perfect splitter. The crux involves 15 feet of ok finger locks with no feet.

Slashface in Joshua Tree

Great route in a great place!

Taking a second lap on Slashface