Photos by illusiondweller

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lemon Chiffon requires good friction/layback skills up a thin seam.

Werner's Wish is on the backside of Poison Oak Crack. Third classing Poison Oak will give you access to the anchors to top rope this gem.

Eric's face is on the north face of Robbin's Boulder on Mt. Woodson. It is a steep, thin problem that follows the right edge of the face. Photo: R. Barnes

Ron Kauk walks away with first place at the '86 Mt. Woodson bouldering contest, here on Lie Detector. Photo: R. Barnes

Starting the crux on Bat Flake, Moby Dick boulder, is the least of your worries, watch out for the bats!