Photos by illusiondweller

An incredible Woodson offwidth roof! BVB..."That be me, burning my one and only solo lap on that thing. Scaaaaary. To my knowledge, Tom Lindner and Piggot are the only two guys who've done it straight-in as an offwidth. That is to say, they're the only two guys who've lead it. If you undercling it, you're either tr'ing or soloing..... Photo: Brian Bailychrome

A back-in-the-day look at BVB in EB's pulling through the crux. Photo: Off White

Work through the bottom crux section and you'll find yourself at a point of no return! Photo: unknown

Climb Robbin's Crack and rappel into the dish on the front side to experience this phenomenal finger crack on the upper section of Lie Detector. Photo: G. McCay

High above the San Diego river, in Mission Trails county park, lies a band of technical climbing for the initiated. This gymnastic bulge is just one example of what Mission Gorge has to offer!

A short but powerful overhanging hand crack, Monkey Crack is a classic Woodson roadside gem that will introduce the visitor to the demands required in this classic bouldering mecca!

With the advent of "sticky rubber" this classic arete was downgraded from 5.10d to 5.10b.

A low angle slab that tests your friction skills

This short but powerful roof doesn't get much easier once you turn the crux at the lip for the off fingers will give you a run for your money!

You can't ask for a better setting than SoCal's People's Wall in La Jolla! Waves crashing behind you and the warm sun at your back provides a relaxing afternoon at this beachfront gym.

Rumor has it that J. Bachar nabbed the first unroped ascent of this fabulous 30' overhanging finger crack on Mt. Woodson, circa 1970's

This traverse was built incorperating natural river rock and plastic holds which were Bondo'd to the wall. It took six of the seven month's that I stayed with the U.S. Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Photo: HM1 Walters

Near the Euphrates River in the desert of Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Photo: HM1 Walters

105 mortars and 50 rockets didn't stop me from creating this traverse wall for the welfare and recreation of the U.S. Marines in the Al Anbar Province. Photo: HM1 Walters

This section was completed March '05 two weeks before we were to leave back to the states! Photo: HM1 Walters

A small Marine Corp base in the Al Anbar Province during Operation Iraqi Freedom II Aug '04 to March '05, the site of the Northeast Stage near the city of Hit. Photo: HM2 McCay

Baby Robbin's crack continues over the backside of the boulder to create this contested 5.10d finger splitter.

A neat photo making the route look steeper than it is. Dog Pile boulder, Santee, CA

Manuel's Horror is the backside of John's Crack. This will give the inexperienced something to remember it by!

The streets of Dingle offer various small shops and cafe's where you can catch an early morning breakfast before a short ride via tricycle (motorcycle w/sidecar) up to the trailhead.

Morning sun heats up the jungle floor until after noon then disappears quickly behind the opposing wall, about one hundred meters behind, creating a warm yet comfortable climbing atmosphere.

Phd is off of the north side of the trail with it's amazing north face hidden from view. The route is most popularly top roped but can be lead.

Catch flashing an 11ish face problem on Blasted Rock #2... By c22

Mother Superior is one of a plethora of amazing routes that Woodson has to offer! There are two finishes to this route. The left branch of the "Y" goes at 5.11b where the right exit escapes at 5.11c. The backdrop to this photo has been eliminated to isolate the problem in itself. WARNING: Don't forget to tape down the ankles of your "loose-fit" Levi's! See story under Forums/Information/Injuries and Accidents" link: http://www.rockclimbing.com/Articles/Safety_Health_and_Injuries/Beware_of_Mother_Superior__242.html

Continue just downhill on the trail to The Cave / Bat Flake to find this route side by side with Stairway to Heaven. Layback this overhanging arete to a pumpy finish. Photo: R. Barnes