Worthwhile problem at the base of Sentinel Rock staircase, watch out for loose sandstone and rattlesnakes. This is from when I first started climbing, check out my "climbing shoes" (watersocks).

Real fun climbing both leading and toproping

Amazing Face, Mt. Diablo, CA. This route has been rated either 5.8 or 10A depending on the topo you use. Steep sandstone with abundant small knobs. Taken with off-camera flash, Canon XTI, 24-105mm lens.

Eyes on the bolt!

Abundant knobs make this steep sandstone climb a popular one.

Me about 1/4 the way up the problem.

ankle hook

Another ankle Hook!

After a long bike ride, my friend Rick and I decided to climb/boulder this rock next to the trail.

West Face of Mammoth Rock, standing below "Bridge of Sighs" . "Proboscis" to the left. There is a large, triangular cave on the wall. "Proboscis" skirts the left edge and "Bridge" skirts the right edge.

Start of "Proboscis" on Mammoth rock. 510+

The second pitch of "Proboscis" is exposed and mentally challenging. Although this section is 5.9, the overall rating is easily 5.10d, not 10c as the Bay Area guide-book indicates.

The "Africanized" Start of "Bridge of Sighs" follows the right angling overhang to join the route. Rated 5.11-. The remainder of the route is 5.10+. Although the second pitch climbs the right edge of a triangular cave and then angles up and right on ramps to a small headwall, a spectacular variation is to link up with "Proboscis" by climbing up and slightly left after the cave.

Sean Burke following pitch one on the first ascent of "Bridge of Sighs". West Face of Mammoth Rock. Delicate, reachy and committing 5.10+