Photos by gblauer

Noeman leading Cat in the Hat. We had 70 meter ropes so we could combine pitches. Truly a classic climb. Photo by Mitchal.

Gblauer and Mitchal on Cat in the Hat. Disregard the rope cluster! Photo by Noeman.

Three unknown climbers from Montana free solo the Solar Slab Gully. When the sun was out it was warm. The weather, however, quickly deteriorated (we even got some hail) and the under dressed girls retreated. Photo by Mitchal November 2004.

G on the first pitch of Johnny Vegas. We climbed through every equatorial region on this climb...from blistering sun to hail! I guess that is what November climbing in Red Rocks is all about. Photo by Mitchal.

G is having fun leading this 5.8 barefoot. He then proceeded to down lead it.

iamnotender belaying her mother gblauer at Willy's on cape cod. The gym is small, but fun. Could use many more routes and problems

iamnotender working problems in the bouldering cave, while her cousin Harrison looks on. The bourldering cave is small, but fun.

From left to right starting in the back row: Nick Brown, Zach lerner, Paul Wallace, Kyle McCabe, Brian Antheunisse, Tyler Haack, Grady Bagwell Michael Arthur, Zach Domenicucci, Stephanie Outland, Kate Carr, Autumn Duke, Emily Ziffer Vicky Arthur, Nikki Whelan, Rebekah Shaw, Kara Caputo, Kayla Maley

This is my left foot, the day after my surgery. I now have two bad feet. My right foot was operated on 3 weeks ago and while it's improving, it's not 100% (and won't be for several more weeks). I thought that I might not be able to force myself through a second surgery, but, this one went a lot easier. I guess I knew what to expect.

The day after Mitch's wrist surgery. We had to go back to the doctor due to heavy bleeding during the night. He had a bone removed, a bone graft and plates and screws inserted to repair a very messed up wrist. He will not be able to climb until August.

gblauer contemplating the chimney

A bridge across the Potomic to Harper's Ferry. This photo was taken from on top of Balcony Rock. You can easily scramble up and set up top ropes for the multitude of lines below.

Mitchal rapping off after setting up a top rope. Anchors included 3 pine trees and a great crack. It's easy to scramble up the left hand side of the rock to set up top ropes. Bring long webbing or static line. There are a couple of bolts on the top of the rock as well.

This is a view of the center main face of the crag. The upper third of the rock is really fun, small finger sized cracks with nubbins for feet.

Iamnotnender working her way up Cliff Monster. Little fingers help you work your way up behind the flake to the first of two large ledges.

Mitchal working his way up to the first ledge on Cliff Monster. His fingers didn't fit behind the flake so he had to use his height and reach for the jugs.

gblauer trying to clean for mitchal. Clearly he was a lot lower when he placed this gear! This route is known for its thorn bushes, you can see one in the center right, just where I need to go.

11 year old Sheri on her first outdoor climb of the year. She easily made her way up the tiny features to the top. Tiny hands help!

This is a view of the main (and most popular) climbing wall at Hammond Pond. It is puddingstone, an unsual rock to climb, with lots of little features for your hands and feet. There are some very fun cracks as well. This is a great place to take newbies and practice your gear placements. Even if you screw up your placements, the climbs are moderate and the landings really nice.

Mitchal cranking the start of the face climb. He has to throw left to the crack about 2 feet above his head. He did it no problem...

gblauer getting ready to get into the chimney on the 4th pitch.

You climb the face of the estrellas wall to the fin, then climb the fin to the lonely palm tree on the summit. It is a great, easy 12 pitch climb with 5.8 variations to the 2 5.11 pitches.

Mitchal and VIncente on the first pitch of Space Boyz. Climb straight up to the summit.

Scott battling the Men's finals problem at the Vertical Extreme winter bouldering competition held on January 31st.

Martha sending the Vertical Extreme's women's finals. The bouldering competition was held on January 31st.