Photos by toejam

An aptly named route. Steep but huge jugs make it a tasty treat! Photo: Lane

The classic valley view in Google Earth (for a discussion link)

A demonstration of the Locking Girth Hitch. Locking is somewhat of a misnomer as it is far less secure than than the dual clove hitch method. It is, however, much faster and easier to rig with one hand, making it a handy way to secure a multidirectional first placement at a tough stance. The runner goes from the biner of the first piece, through the biner of the second, around and through the runner, and again through the biner of the second piece. Pull tight, clip and go. For details on the LGH read here: http://www.rockclimbing.com/topic/97303.

A couple of newer routes around the corner from Power Wall.

Not the most memorable of climbs, but you got to love the summit.

It was a little windy that day, but who can resist the giant penis? Photo by DancesOnRocks

My favorite sunset climb in Hidden Valley Campground. Photo by DancesOnRocks

Making an easy route look hard. Photo by DancesOnRocks

Open Book, the Preface

Open Book, a bit higher up. Placing a fairly useless cam but it's not often I get to break out the #5 so I got to make the most of it.