The day was cold and the wind was so strong it made it sound like the ocean.

noel at the belay tree. one fine day in december

Mother Nature has done it again.....nothing tops off a day of climbing like a serene view like this....

i spent the whole day hanging from a belay to practice my photo skills. i had to get in one route before nightfall. photo by noel

learning to lead on a crack. sam followed while i shot photos.

This has got to be the best sunset I have ever seen. There's nothing better than to climb all day and look up to see this. I would say its mighty close to a 5.15 but you tell me. -- Ok it looks like after a few votes that this may only be in the 5.13+ range.

This is Galina as she works through the undercling crimp of Thin to Win (5.10b+) at Pilot Mountain, NC 20031123.

Here's a classic shot packing up the gear and heading out after a long but incredible day at Pilot Mountain, NC 20031228. Ok, I admit it, this photo was taken by the charming and talented Noell Seagle after an awesome day of climbing.

This is Steve as he rockets up Chicken Bone (5.7+) after hanging from a belay taking pictures for the last couple hours at Pilot Mountain, NC 20031228.

This is a sunset from November 23rd, 2003. The weather was great, almost 60 degrees and sunny.

This is one of two sunset shots taken December 28th, 2003 on a perfect day with 60+ degree weather. No sign of winter here.

This is the companion shot for the sunset picture taken on December 28th, 2003. 60+ degrees but windy, still I wish they'd let you climb here after dark. I'd give this sunset at least a 5.14a.

First move on Thin to Win

Climbing the crack/chimney on vegomatic.