Photos by edge

Meaghan follows the second pitch of Bombardment, a classic 5.8 crack climb.

Just past the crux on the mega-classic first pitch of the Book. Bright sun, a slight breeze, solid rock, and great partners. This is climbing!

Another pic of some old gear. At top is a Goldline rope. Beneath that is a Swami belt, a 4" wide waist band that was used as a harness without leg loops (I climbed both Half Dome and El Cap in this one). The shoes on the left are the Boreal Fire (pronounced fee-ray), the very first sticky rubber shoe, introduced to the US in 1983. Under that is a Dolomite GB, similar to the PAs from the 1960s. The shoes on the right are EB's circa 1978, one of which is equipped with a leather reinforcement to the ankle area that was de rigeur at the time. The gear, from top to bottom, is a Sticht belay plate, a SMC Camlock, a Forrest Titon, and a self drilling 1/4" bolt with handle. It's a wonder I'm still alive today...

This is a picture of the climbing wall that I built for the New Durham (NH) Elementary school. After raising the funds, designing and building the wall, and showing the PE teachers how to belay, the kids are now enjoying climbing in school. Notice that the "Old Man of the Mountains" lives on in the upper left corner!

Pinching nubbins on "Hop on Pop", Meaghan sports a look of total concentration. Photo courtesy of Bob Lockhart.

The classic view of Smith Rock and the Crooked River as seen from the approach trail.

Dave Gilbert on the pocketed arete of "Latest Rage" at the Dihedrals area of Smith Rock.

One of the many fun routes located at the right end of Triple Corners, Left El Diego involves a variety of cruxes separated by good rests.

This is a profile picture of me and my favorite climbing partner, Meaghan, during a trip we took to Smith Rock three years ago after the USCCA Junior Nationals.

Tom Sciolino leads the second pitch of "Repentance". This unique angle was the result of taking the photo from a hanging belay just after the crux ice curtain and overhang that normally starts the second pitch. I can't begin to tell you how happy I was that he didn't fall here, if you get my "point".

Meaghan enjoying a bug-free autumn day at one of the East's premiere bouldering destinations.

This was taken after a 14 hour ascent of the Frendo Spur on the Aiguille du Midi. Classic!

Meaghan cruises her way to fifth place at the 2002 Junior Nationals at Clubsport, Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of Bob Lockhart.

The Papillons Ridge on the Aiguille du Peigne is one of the most spectacular alpine routes that I have ever been on. Located in the French Alps just outside of Chamonix means that you not only get to blast up a great climb, but then ride the telepherique back down into town afterwards for some beer and pastries. And beer.

Meaghan leads her first 5.11, "Debbie Does CPR" at Rumney, NH. The crux sequence involves getting a leg bar under a body sized roof so that you can reach out to some small holds over the lip. Once the feet cut loose you smear them over the lip and make a long reach for a hidden pocket which allows you to make a hard rock-over move.