Photos by illusiondweller

Greg climbing Out of Sight Crack

Getting inverted is now a serious option on this difficult wide fest!

In the early 80's, NOBODY had the Stem Gem more wired than Mikey (aka Vawto, aka the Watusi). Barefoot, backwards, in the blistering noontime sun, and he could camp out there for hours. Just another mid-week bouldering sesh in the Monument...BVB

To the left of Eppi's Lunge find this easier yet challenging version.

"One of my first times soloing it from when I was 15 in '75. Cheers, MP."

One of Mt. Woodson's classic, if not signature, finger cracks! Whether boldly solo'd, top-roped, or lead this splitter is something to behold! Those lacking crack experience tend to over rate this climb.

A difficult variation to finish the Dead Animal Traverse.

A young BVB contemplating "The Hill"

A kid ahead of his time, Mike Paul made his mark early on in the bold Mission Gorge in Mission Trails Park, San Diego. "Werner Landry established this 5.10 slab to roof crack in 1975. In 1976 Michael Paul played hooky from high school to snag an early repeat. Everyone was impressed, until we'd all done it too." - pywiak

Look for a trail that branches left (west), immediately off the trail that drops down on the left side of the Phd boulder. Descend and traverse back west along the slope following the least path of resistance. This will drop you on top of the Undertow boulder. A two bolt anchor is visible.

Nautod Wall in May, although hot and humid this time of the year, provided excellent climbing!

This problem looks like a Yosemite miniature with its smooth, polished appearance, interrupted at its center by a tips finger crack. A low crux off the ground precedes this aesthetic line!

From an article in Climbing Magazine #109 1988 (widefetish.com).

From an article in Mountain Magazine, Issue #106, Mike Geller demonstrates the Leavitation technique (from widefetish.com).

An article on off width technique from Climbing Magazine #109, August 1988 (widefetish.com).

A sustained, double overhanging dihedral requires good technique and power.

Seeming to emerge from the Woodstock era and into Santee Boulders this "longhair" soon makes his presence known with his boldness, lanky finesse, strength and self confidence. Can you name this local legend and place his location in the picture (be specific)?

In 1986 BVB, in a determined effort to climb all of Woodson's testpieces, meticulously recreates each problem including move by move sequences and key hand and foot placements.

High up on the Crucible, Greg Cameron, sans shirt and rope, takes a rest on this Mt. Woodson splitter.

Greg Cameron repeating his namesake during a recent visit to the Hill.

Doing this ropeless was an unofficial requirement to enter into the "hardman" status back in the day!

Ân unattractive slot that spanks most newcomers.

On another bold high ball back in the 80's BVB sports the "tights and tank" of the era.

A beautiful subject on a classic Woodson moderate!

"...just got my new scanner working....here's a few chestnuts for ya'll...my move topo for vice principles office, plus the notes from that days' climbing..." (BVB, supertopo.com)

Scuffyb showing his stuff on Greg's Crack, (aka Cricket), during the Mt. Woodson Shindig reunion held back in April, 2007

Once bolted as a sport route this is still considered a classic Woodson test piece.

A deceiving mantle opens this short but fun route uphill from the Mt. Everest boulder.

"Frozen in Time" the Glue Ups still remain after nearly two decades of weather and two fires. Although, I would deem the wall unsafe to be climbed on (brittle holds and unsafe draws and anchors), the routes remain as a testament to the boldness of the enthusiasts back in the day. It was quite a site to behold then and still is to this day. A motivated crew could reestablish this outdoor gymnasium back into the craze of its day. Park in the turn out before the yellow house on the south side of 67 and walk 130 paces with traffic to a cairn that marks the beginning of the trail (before the yellow street sign).

A beautiful orange dihedral offers a wide hand crack to those crack enthusiasts.

The last switch-back before the summit, take a right here to find the Fall Semester Group of boulders.

Follow the trail depicted and turn left just before the boulder shown to access the Phd, Undertow, Spring Break, Vice Principals Office and the Undertow boulders.

A must do on Mt. Woodson's crack circuit!

This deceivingly difficult seam splits another Woodson "miniature".

Although lacking cleanliness Bonita has a couple of nice lines on it's North Wall. Here, Nate pulls through on it's vertical classic 5.9

"Nice picture!" "I didn't take it" "You didn't?" "Nope!" "No way, Jordan?!"

"looks kinda tame - go for it - rope not required" - Raydog

Gathered around the Painted Boulder awaiting the results of the competition.

Walter showing good form on The Ramp, 5.10d

See http://home.comcast.net/~e.hartouni/doc/Three_Little_Fish.txt for full story

Looking for bolts on Nautod Wall.

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.

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.

Nautod ("broken") Wall rises about 20 meters above the jungle floor producing extreme overhanging routes (seen in the foreground), claimed to be the most difficult in the Phillipines, up to 5.13, and longer, steep moderate/difficult routes (5.8 - 5.11) on the main wall. Bamboo ladders are used to span the cave section below the main wall.

Precariously clipping the first bolt atop the five meter bamboo ladder creates the first crux on this part of the wall! At the moment there are no direct starts out of the cave below this section of the wall. Future climbers may unlink these routes but for now this primitive start is required to enjoy the limestone above.

Entering the town of Dingle

----- Original Message ----- From: G M To: Bob VanBelle Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 5:09 PM

Bob,

I was in the '81/82 GWBC at Magnolia and Tony Yaniro succeeded on an overhanging finger crack sans shoes and taping his toes up! Could this be the same crack? Does it have a name?

From:Bob van Belle To: G M

Subject: Re:

Yeah gary, that'd be the same crack, but in the first magnolia comp. '78, nobody (including bachar) did it. That photo of me on it was taken later that year. No name that i've ever heard...