Photos by vagabulla

Susan getting warmed up on Nirvana 5.10a. This route does the trick if you're going to be getting on some of the harder routes in the area.

Mike checking out some of the additions to The Sandbox.

John feeling light on his fingers on Bowser 5.12d at the VRG's Mentor cave.

Jonathan (me) enjoying a day of Schooling at the VRG

Whitney Boland walking through the opening moves of Mentor 5.12b

Whitney loving some steepness on Straight Outta Compton 5.12d at the Hood. Sadly,this was the last day of their trip.

Whitney getting the feel for limestone on Straight Outta Compton 5.12d

Whitney hanging out on keep Your Powder Dry. Second day of their trip, and right at home.

Whitney going for the chuck on Keep Your Powder Dry.

John Shrader feeling good on his second day at Red Rocks.

Here's a frontal shot of Catch a Fire at Fire Wall. I chopped my finger tip off right after this was taken, but the rock looks super-solid. Can't wait to get back.

Jeff B. finishes up the day on Yaak Crack. Great climb, but a little soft for the published 11d rating.

Michael Burton on Minstrel in the Gallery 5.12b...a very sustained 5.12b at the Gallery.

Michael lookin for the next verse on Minstrel in the Gallery 5.12b in Red Rocks, NV

Michael Burton enjoying a Vegas January on Minstrel in the Gallery 5.12b.

Jonathan making quick work of A Day in the Life 5.11c at the Gallery in Red Rocks, NV. Photo by M. Burton.

Another shot of Jonathan on the send of A Day in the Life 5.11c. Photo by M. burton

Jonathan Groppenbacher sending A Day in the Life at Red Rocks, NV. Photo taken by M. Burton with my camera.

Jonathan enjoying a send. The crux of this route is in the first 3-4 moves. After that keep cool and walk it.

Jonathan sending an excellent crimpfest at Dog Wall. Possibly one of the coolest 11d's I've done.

Jonathan warming up in December before working the rest of the wall.

Not as well known as Mt. Charleston, but it's in the same area. The ridge is located East of the Hood, or Northwest of the lodge.

Jonathan Groppenbacher practices his stemming. Hey does rubber stick to moss? Photo by K. Ertle

Jonathan Groppenbacher pulling down on the steep but deep pockets of Ro Shampo at Roadside, RRG, KY. Photo by Ben Pottinger