Photos by climblouisiana

Nice slopy problem in the Ryan Campground area. Jump to a high hold then finish on slopers with a nice high step to make those holds feel less secure.

This is a fairly new route to the left of Three Bulges and A Baby. Good moves with a bouldery crux down low. Probably goes at 5.10+/5.11-. It only looks run out so get on it!

Tough grainy seam with some slopy holds and abrasive rock. Maybe this problem should have been called butt crack seam.

Many of the classic climbs at Echo Rock are visible in this photo. It appears that someone is at the top of Stichter Quits, the nice looking dike on the left side.

Bird prepares to consume climber as a pre-thanksgiving day feast.

Noticed that someone was chipping holds at Beardsley when I was there on 11-23-03. Found this note on the backside of the Wiley Thompson boulder. Leave the chisels at home.

As more and more land gets eaten up in Phoenix area, the birds have less habitat. Consequently many areas that used to not have bird sh*t now have signs of the excrement. The last bolt on Fearless Leader is surrounded by a substance other than chalk. Perhaps these areas will be subject to seasonal closure in the future to preserve bird habitat (like Cochise Stronghold, The Summit Crags, and Granite Mountain).

Cool problem down in Atlantis bouldering area. Eric gets some good spotting as he goes horizontal.

Groom Creek is one of the coolest bouldering areas in Arizona. Beautiful granite in a pine forest.

Another Halloween pic posted a little late. Taken with a canon powershot a70. Added a little contrast to make it look creepier. Quaker Oats is a great moderate climb with excellent rock.

Climbing in the Mcdowell Mountains with the spirit of Halloween in mind.

Heading through the crux in waning light. A classic route with great holds and solid rock.

Stopped off in Tuolumne for a half day of bouldering. Beautiful crisp air and nice crystals.

In the gully to the right of the main peak is this good route that doesn't often get done.

This route offers nice exposure at a moderate grade. The final moves up the headwall feature classic knob pulling.

The start of the 4th pitch of the Mace features some fun stemming in a chimney.

The initial crack section seems to be the hardest part of this climb but the mental climbing above can be sketchy.

Very nice climbing for an urban park. Unfortunately we've lost the freedom to climb on the Lower East Wall. At least the rest of the park is open for now.

Encroaching subdivisions and golf courses are the only thing that detract from this excellent climb.

Climber enjoys the moves on the naked edge while bulldozer awaits its next task of tearing up more desert.

This was my first route in Yosemite. After climbing for fifteen years I finally made the pilgramage. Picture taken on August 3, 2003 by Shelley.

One of the overphotographed boulders at the Anvils. Nice pasty white at upper left portion of frame.

Nice route with a pond and small waterfall in the background. Several people were doing some pool hoping from above while we climbed there. Apparently there are several pools you can jump into as an alternate descent into this canyon. We chose the dry and warm descent.

Exciting and exposed. It's possible to rap off the summit register but some would consider that a point of aid. Recommended for historical purposes only. Thicker soled shoes could prove to be useful.

Shelley uses both hands to work the piece free on the third pitch of the Mace. Probably wasn't needed but I had to place it somewhere to justify bringing it.