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Grant Edser onsighting the 3 and a half metre roof of Pendulus 20 metre Oz grade 23. PP starts off from a ledge 60 metres off the ground and the roof is wildly exposed another 10 metres above that. PP is on a cliff called Redcliffs near Murphys Creek, 100 k`s west of Brisbane South East Queensland Australia. Photo by Phil Box, I think from memory this is a slide which I scanned into my computer. You`ll notice how dirty Grants legs are, he came straight from work.

This is Mick Leach nabbing an onsight of Huecos Rancheros (5.10c) in Penitente Canyon, CO. Notice the bum shoulder out of socket :D; oh well, they're going to operate anyways, might as well make those docs earn their pay.

Bob is shown here on his first climb, a toprope ascent of the 5.8 route to the right of Ebony

Photo by Morgan Brown

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Well, the title says it all, I'm leading 5.4 Drill Instructor at Trapper Dome, Courtright Reservoir, California.

Great route! A nearly-200-foot romp up perfect low-angle granite. Protected with 10 bolts (some spinners) and a three-bolt anchor.

Photo taken by my wife, Kim Lewis Brown.

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My friend Mike working a 13 at the New River Gorge.Think it was ahard one his first 13 but got it with a hang

I won't bore you with re-hashing the details of this climb: other people have doubtless posted all relevant info. I'll just say that it's fun, and has truly magnificent exposure.

This image was taken by Warren Hughes on a redpoint ascent by Michael Reardon. The route is steep, bouldery and a little bold for sport climb, you would not want to blow the third clip!

Bring your friction shoes. Although not very vertical, this rock features some delicate feet. Definitely a three star route.

Heres another pictures of the 12d in BCC that no one got. That was the longest I worked on a route in one day and never got it.

After catching my breath, I settle down on this nice ledge to belay my partner. After climbing nearly 150 feet to gain the top....

Ron is making the clip at the first roof of the long and steeep route "Chocolate to Morphine" (11d) in the Owens River Gorge. The crux is higher but the pump starts here.

Here I am leading Yardarm - photo taken from P1 on No Alternative. This is a great route up the middle of the big smooth bulge of Stone between the Great Arch and No Alternative (the only routes there with actual "Features"). I have climbed all the major routes in this area. If you like friction and you don't mind the runouts then Stone should be your next destination. Everything is bolted for the most part (except for The Great Arch and No Alternative - my first two trad climbs respectively actually). It is like they had a seriourly limited budget for bolts though, you will be half way up one of these routes with one bolt clipped, smearing on a "hold" the size of an M&M (plain not peanut, that would be a jug) and you realize that if you peel, the next stop is the tree ledge (the large ledge that all these routes run off of). You get a great sense of accomplishment once you reach the top of any of serious fiction routes like Yardarm or Mercury's Lead. Falls on these would be like a motorcycle crash on the highway going 70 in a tee shirt.

This was taken at the last pullout in the Calico Basin area, I think it is called the Sandstone Quarry or just the Quarry? (lost my guidebook - doh!). We hooked up this sweet TR by way of the 5.4 ramp on the right. It ran about 5.9. Anyone know the name of this route? I am not the best route finder even when I know the route (they don't call me Detour Dave for nothing). I don't recall seeing any bolts.

This is the crux: good positioning, coordination and arm strength is all you need to get to the next hold, about 80 cm straight up.

Cipo swings up to the next hold on crimen por numero (5.10d). It's a short but nice route that really puts your dynamic abilities to the test!

I took this picture of "Morey" from Silt,CO (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) setting up to pull the crux move over the bulge on his nicely done,on-sight send. I took this from the ledge on top of the two short routes just to the east that makes a perfect spot for photos of any of the "Zorro" routes, all of which are "must do's" (but all needing a little more traffic or cleaning)!

Robert (hangerlessbolt) chalking up before the roof of Ampitheater Left 12d in Big Cottonwood Canyon.Like everyone else he got the boot at the dyno over the roof. Attempted during the SLC Gathering

This is me working on Midnight Ramber, which is the hardest route I've ever lead without falling. Taken by biff.

This me making the dynamic movement through the crux. A very fun 11c.

rrrADAM pulling the roof of Ampitheater Overhang Left (5.12d) at Big Cottonwood Canyon, Ut. This climb defeated all who tried it at the "RC.com LCC Gathering", myself included.
Photo by Lew (clymber) Thatcher

If you look close (real close) you can see me on the top. Roughly 150 feet of climbing, and only 9 bolts makes this a sustained, solid 5.8 climb.

As the evening temps cool down, its time for one last climb. Climber Will on Spicy Fish Soup, Ton Sai beach, Rai Leh, Thailand.

Here's Sheppe anchoring off at the top of Spring Fingers. The climb was easy and enjoyable, and the weather was perfect! Photo by Hod Pharis

'nother shot of Moosedrool, Congrat's on his first lead-redpoint! Peacefull Warrior - Sunshine Wall - Frenchmen's Coulee. WA

This is the top of the first pitch of unknown route on the Castle... Second pitch was 5.10 to 5.8, 3rd pitch couldn't climb due to weather. But a later trip showed multiple choices with varying dificulty.