10d is generally an easy grade for Chance, but the crux on this route is definitely its last move--and judging from his expression, Chance will be glad to be finished with it. Photo by Danielle Thalman.

This is a shot by Alex (godfreyalex) of me on a fun route at Rattlesnake. This line is located on the right side of a little ampitheater with, let me say "interesting acoustic properites." Sounds that you may not want to be heard tend to reverberate and get amplified here.... Nate, you know what I am talking about! HaHaHa, you will NEVER live it down!

This is Shannon on Arebesque. It rained that day and this was one of the routes that was actually climbable besides the Rainy day cave.

Leading Arebesque, a classic Rattlesnake route. I'm shown clipping right in before crux. (You can actually choose to take an easier move to the right, or go straight up the bolt line.) This is one of my favorite climbs, because of the exposed feeling you get while doing the crux! Climber is Ben Ford. Photographer is Rosie Rollins.

This is a short route-3 bolts/plus anchors. Could be a highball if it weren't for the bad landing zone with potential for a tumble down a steep slope. It cruxes down low and I've seen a couple belayers get fallen on or kicked around. Pockets, crimps, slopers and delicate feet charactarize this route.

This is a short route-3 bolts/plus anchors. Could be a highball if it weren't for the bad landing zone with potential for a tumble down a steep slope. It cruxes down low and I've seen a couple belayers get fallen on or kicked around. Pockets, crimps, slopers and delicate feet charactarize this route.

Taken with disposable camera by therelic. Great climb, but it beat me. had to hangdog at the second-to-last bolt. 10c unsure of the name. Was there for the day, being shown around by probably the most hospitable climbers in Oregon! Thanx Bill and Jan!

This is a pic of Steve Crews (yeah me) on "In Oregon We Rust" located on the far right hand side of Rainy Day Cave at Rattlesnake Crags in Southern Oregon. The climb is 10D sport. It's overhung with laybacks. Stay off the large ledge area to the right when your about to the top.

just a couple moves below the 11a crux.

A rather short route inside a really cool cave that remains dry when it rains. The route is called "chinese water torture". Photo:Brandon Knapp www.pickanimage.com

Pulling the roof

1st 5.11c. 2nd attempt.