Photos by tslater

Another trip up the Rancheria Boulder. Tom Slater going up. Photo Ed Reeves

You almost forget about putting in gear it is so good. Tom Slater just over half-way. Photo Ed Reeves.

I visited during the week and didn't find another soul there. photo Tom Slater

A convenient little 30' crag near the mouth of the Kern Canyon. Tom Slater climbing, Ed Reeves photo.

This boulder is actually in a flood plane, about a 5 minute walk from the road. It is fairly smooth, but has several good problems. Tom Slater bouldering. Photo Ed Reeves.

Solid white granite, pristine setting, short hike, great protection, laser crack, multi-pitch, good anchors... the best 5.5 in California? Ed Reeves inching up the immaculate book. Photo Tom Slater

Nope, no photo shopping. Just a typical sunrise session on the summit blocks. Ken Klis belays Jeff Davis on Sidewinder. photo Tom Slater

If you've climbed it, you know what's going through his mind... photo Tom Slater

This is me on the shoulder of the Hornli Ridge, just below the fixed ropes to the summit ridge. I'll never forget this mountain. photo Brandon Thau

As far as summits go, they don't get much cooler. The NWB is a pretty easy, but fun, climb that I highly recommend. photo Rob Rankin

We did this as a warm up for Mt. Conness' North Ridge, also a fun climb. photo Tom Slater for more visit slatervision.com

These two were just to the east of us on the next climb over. We were on West Country, not sure what they're on. Cool view of the lake though. photo Tom Slater

You can actually 4th class half of the climb and then rope up for about 4 pitches of fun easy climbing on very nice granite. This is the rope up spot. Cool view of the lake and approach. Take a dip in the lake after you get down! aaahhhh... photo Rob Rankin

I took this as I got to the top of Igor Unchained, a really bitchin' 5.9 at the Needles. All the climbs here look really intimidating. Lots of fun! photo Tom Slater slatervision.com

The pitching hunk of rock is aptly named. This is Grant Baker (winner of 2006 Mav's contest) going BIG! Now I ask you, which is gnarlier, taking this drop or the dyno for the .11c? I'll take the dyno! photo Tom Slater more at slatervision.com

Solid rock and slopers, fun in the sun, the quarry is a sunny alternative to the shadowy NE side of Bishop Peak.

Second lap, feeling the pump. This is on a private ranch, guests only. But damn the climbing is good.

A private ranch, guests only, but I thought I'd share the image anyway.

Taken on the day of the first ascent. The regular route basically goes up the middle of the visible face, 5.5. photo Tom Slater slatervision.com

The was on the first ascent day back in December of 1995. photo slater collection

Steph Boerger ends the day on The Fly, Cabrillo Peak. photo Tom Slater slatervision.com

Doug gets ready for a throw on the Boulder in the Woods, Bishop Peak, Ca. photo Tom Slater more at slatervision.com

Taken from the top of Bishop Peak, looking north at Chumash Peak, Cerro Romualdo, and Hollister. Photo Tom Slater more at slatervision.com

This is one of Phil's friends. It is bound to happen when attempting a 5.14 project. photo Tom Slater slatervision.com

Enjoying the solitude on an un-named problem in the middle of nowhere. photo Tom Slater slatervision.com