Photos by andy_lemon

Wes Tite leads the airy traverse on the Bloody Nose Variation (5.8) @ Draper's Bluff in So. Ill. Route starts at the top of the belay ledge after the first pitch. Instead of traversing left out onto the face for "Bloody Nose" (5.6), traverse right under the roof for the variation (5.8). Photo by Andy Lemon.

Mark Schumaker leading his first sport route. He's a bit sketched but pulls through the moves just fine. Photo by Andy Lemon.

This is Mike Backer climbing out of the darkness on an unknown sport route. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Mike Backer leads an unknown sport route (first route to the right of "The Outline"). Photo by Andy Lemon.

Mike Backer leading the 2nd pitch of an unnamed sport route (5.6?). This climb is located above the 3rd class scramble to access the camping ledge @ Draper's Bluff in Southern Illinois. Photo by Andy Lemon.

T.K. on "Andromeda Strain" (5.10a) at Roadside Attraction. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Picture taken at 6 a.m. Sunday morning during Roctoberfest Weekend 2003. Tents piled on top of tents is usually the scene at Miguels during a busy weekend. The cold misty fog in the morning is well worth getting up early, even if you are hungover... and hey, they have pancakes on Sunday. Photo by Andy Lemon.

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Tim Powers working an overhanging boulder problem in Southern Indiana. Mike Susco on spot, er, uh, camera. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Wes Tite is making the clip on this unnamed 5.11 located on Monster Boulder. The route is slabby and crimpy, after the second clip you have this cool blind reach to a half moon dish. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Andy Lemon on the exposed second pitch of "Bedtime for Bonzo" (5.6) at Fortress Wall in the heart of Red River Gorgeous. This is definately a stellar line with great exposure. Photo by Jason Burton.

Wes Tite makes his move past the clip on "Left Step" (5.9) at Hunter's Bluff in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. This route is slabby with small edges, it is definately a great line but is a little short. Photo by Andy Lemon.

This is T.K.'s Free Solo of the 70ft "Creature Feature" (5.9+) at Phantasia in Red River Gorgeous. Photo by Andy Lemon.

NOTE: The rope is so Tom can rap back down from the anchors. He is not clipping the draws and no one is on belay.

Richie leading the short sport route of "Sportin Doylies" on Lonesome Wall at King's Bluff in Tennessee. Steve Shankle on belay. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Matt Reine powers through the overhang on the classic "Baby Kangaroo" (5.8) at King's Bluff in Tennessee. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Arno Ilger leading the classic trad route, "Father and Son" (5.7). The route is located at Lady Slipper in the great Red River Gorgeous. Photo by Andy Lemon.

This is the main waterfall (North Falls) at Jackson Falls. During the summer the water in the pool below the falls is crystal clear. The Main Falls is obviously very picturesque. It has become a popular destination for non-climber types and horsemen. Who can blame them? Shot taken June of 2003. Photo by Andy Lemon.

NOTE: For the Black and White version, circa 2002, please click here.

This is Kris Hampton on "Skeltar" (5.11+) at Dawson Bluffs in Kentucky. Photo by Andy Lemon.

This is Nathan Holmes on an Unnamed 5.5 Trad route. It is an excellent route with a huge flake, perfect stances, and several variations. Photo by Andy J. Lemon.

This is Nathan Holmes on "Ritz Bitz" (5.10c) at King's Bluff in Clarksville, TN. This picture is nice because of the ore coming out of the rock. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Tim Powers on "Permission Denied" (5.12a) over by the railroad tracks at Jackson Falls in Illinois. Photo by John Hirsch circa 1996.

This is Tim Powers on "Excalibur" (5.10a) R, located at Auxier Ridge, in Red River Gorge. Photo by Steve Faulkner circa 1994.

This is Tim Powers on "Synchronicity" (5.11b), an overhanging finger crack located at Roadside Crag in , Kentucky. Photo by Steve Faulkner circa 1992.

Andy Lemon working the traverse problem "Around the World" V2 at Hawks Nest in New River Gorge. Photo by Christie Dawson.

This is Andy Lemon bouldering "?" (V?) at Hawk's Nest in West Virginia. Photo by Christie Dawson.

This is Christie Dawson & Jake Hardin sitting atop Unlikely Wall in the early morning hours. What better motivation to climb than a good view? Photo by Andy Lemon.

Nathan Rainwater enjoying the view from Camp #4 Overhang. A popular destination for campers who seek a view and shelter from rain or wind. There are also some Trad & Aid routes located here. Photo by Andy Lemon.

This is Jake Hardin seconding "Pete's Lead" (5.7). I'm belaying from above. This is an enjoyable way to exit the canyon at Jackson Falls. Photo by Andy Lemon.

DISCLAIMER: It is not my intent to incourage to take a photo while belaying.

This is Jim Thurmond bouldering on "The Warm-Up". Though it is not a hard climb it is a classic highball problem. The spotter is Jody Burton. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Jake Hardin bouldering "Humpty Dump" (V0+). This problem consists of 3 short moves and has a tricky start. It is located on the block directly behind "Master Marley". Photo by Andy Lemon.