This is the 3rd picture in the series of John Bachar climbing Out for Lunch (5.11a) in Joshua Tree during the weekend of April 14-17, 2006.

My buddy and I were in JT April 14-17 2006 and met a nice fellow who gave us advice on where to set up TR (he recommended Thin Wall). We chatted a bit, and then he proceeded to solo 2 5.8ish routes in front of us, then walked off and soloed Out for Lunch (5.11a). Our jaws dropped. Weeks later, after seeing pictures of him in recent climbing magazines, I've come to realize we met and watched John Bachar free soloing in JT. It was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. This is 1 of 4 pics.

This is the second picture in the series of John Bachar climbing Out for Lunch (5.11a) in Joshua Tree during the weekend of April 14-17, 2006.

This is the 4th and final picture in the series of John Bachar climbing Out for Lunch (5.11a) in Joshua Tree during the weekend of April 14-17, 2006.

Paul looking casual on Halfway to Paradise. Another party with rope on Effigy Too further to the right. 10 Feb 2007.

this is a view from the campground into the valley. i managed to shoot the whole progression as it started with light colors then slowly got darker and darker. i have more if anyone would like to see them.

It looks like this hueco was designed for her. She would later lead this route.

Raymond starts up a fun steep jug haul in Echo Cove. I believe this route is Ben Dover, but I'm not sure. It is the left of two routes just uphill from Classic Thin Crack.

Friend chris passing a 4.5C3 on his way up this random crack.

This is a shot of me on eileen dover this past halloween weekend. The picture was taken my buddy dave. The crux for me and anyone else under 5'10'' was probably the first move.

this pict is of me off to the right of the route that i wanted but it was still fun from there on up.

this fine early '80's curt smith problem still provides a challenge.

Marisa following jtme on Bacon Flake. This was her first time on a Josh 5.9 and she cruised right up it...a natural!

Here's me with a back up belay on the rappel of the south wall of echo cove. This is during the climbing trip I led for SDSU's outdoor program, Aztec Adventures.

Marisa following jtme on Bacon Flake. The crux is down low but the pro is great throughout the route. I'm gonna get her to lead it next time!

This is me TRing a cool Joshua Tree sport route, some guy and his wife were climbing it, and she couldnt start it, so I cleaned his draws for him.

An unknown 5.6 crack left of "Flake & Bake". Slightly tricky start, but the crack is very well protected, and top gear anchors are bomber.

Climbing a route at Echo Cove in JTree on a warm November day. Photo by Amy.

Jay running laps on Big Moe... a great sport climb with no bolts! ;)

Old Man Shannon was forced to borrow a harness to climb Big Moe- poor guy had to endure leg loops and everything!

This is the start of Bacon Flake 5.8. it had a fun start that leads to classic joushua tree slab climbing. this was a nice warm up climb for the cold December morning just before christmas.

Got scared as hell on this route. Lots of smearing and crimping. The start coming up from under the overhang is great though. C.S. Special, Echo Cove, Joshua Tree

sbclimber on "Boulder Dash", sliding in a #2 cam. Top 20 feet is a beautiful, slightly overhanging dihedral. Photo by Casey Cordi.

This is the north side(left) of the cove. There are chains over "fun stuff" and over "the sound of one shoe tapping"

Here is Michael starting the bottom section of Ocean of Night (5.10c) Great climb; really fun!