Photos by life_is_good

The full image of Spud Boy focusing on the 3rd bolt. The crux was above the 3rd. 12 years old, sending his 1st 10d. His dad says his ego is pretty enflated after the trip.

I'm not sure of the route, I wasn't there, but this is my friend's 12 year old son again.

Hangdogging a 10d at Potato Patch. I kept popping off the wall.

The same 10d - still working it. I did eventually clean it.

This is my friends 12 year old son sending his first 10d. His dad required him to 'work the ratings' so he progressed from 10a to 10d in the course of two days. Previous to our trip to Clark Canyon, he'd lead one 10b up in City of Rocks. Over this weekend, he flashed 8 .10s and red pointed two more, adding 10 more 10's to his belt. He top roped the route "Spud Boy" (11c), thus we nick named him. All weekend he kept wanting to lead 11's and 12's ... Dad kept him leading the 10's. Next trip, he'll send 11 11's! I love the intense expression on his face.