Photos by snoangel

Dan Mills launches to the lip on Iron Fly. Photo taken: 11/5/05.

Three months after the fact, I finally uploaded some pics from a beautiful day at Lizard's Mouth. Here I am crushing the rock as hard as I can on Swingin' Singles, the hardest V1 I think I've ever tried. BTW - I never did make it beyond that move that day. Oh well, next time. Photo taken: 8/05 by Mary.

Dan Mills prepares to go for a dyno to the lip on this unnamed 20+ foot highball in the Buttermilks. Did he get it, you ask? Not yet...but he's so close. I'd give him a couple more tries before he sticks it. (Photo taken: 10/1/05)

Rita attempts a boulder problem on an egg shaped rock at the Gloria's. (Photo taken: 9/27/05)

For a few brief moments, the Buttermilks were transformed into a Mars-like scene. Everything but the sky turned this rust color. Then as quickly as it appeared, it faded away. (Photo taken: 10/1/05)

Dan Mills examines his skin damage after sending Tois Maunets (in the background). Got to love how that granite just destroys your tips. (Photo taken: 9/29/05)

Dan Mills works Anti-Matter (V12) at the Priest Draw. Taken: 8/27/05.

This is my volleyball team dressed to kill, er.. sleep, in the annual costume volleyball tournament in Manhattan Beach, CA. Check out ability to use VS garments as sportswear. :)

Out of energy, I took a much needed food break midway up the ridge. At least I got to admire how far we had already come. Taken: 7/16/05.

Jay (micronut) gears up for the 5th class portion of our trip up Lone Pine Peak. Taken: 7/16/05.

Another beautiful photo op in the high Sierra. Taken: 7/16/05.

Jay starts up one of the multiple pitches on the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak. Taken: 7/16/05.

While on the North Ridge, we had tremendous views of the Mesyan Lakes. Taken: 7/16/05.

Mt. Whitney as seen from the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak. It made me feel so small to be this close to such a majestic peak. Taken: 7/16/05.

It was 8pm by the time we finally topped out on the summit of Lone Pine Peak. So with what little sunlight remained, Jay (micronut) and I tried in vain for a classic summit pic. Taken: 7/16/05.

Who knew a traverse could be so scary?? Rita (snoangel) walks one of the many exposed portions of the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak. Photo taken by micronut on 7/16/05.

Rita (snoangel) walks the knife edge traverse on the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak. Photo taken by micronut on 7/16/05.

On the Lone Pine Peak descent, Jay (micronut) and I had to take an unplanned bivy on this somewhat comfortable, semi-exposed spot. Taken: 7/17/05.

As I sat chilling by the fire, I caught this glimpse of the impending night sky. Taken: 7/9/05.

This is a view from the top of Castle Rock near Ft. Douglas, Wisconsin. This sandstone formation was once an island and now just begs to be climbed. I don't know if climbing there is actually allowed and any routes would certainly need to be cleaned up, but it appears to be one of the only outdoor options in western WI. In any case, I thought the view from the top was worth my slippery scramble up.

10 year old Laurel Shimamura contemplates her next move on Jedi Mind Tricks (12b). Photo taken: 6/27/05.

Sheila heads up Dyke Surfer, a solid 9 face climb with a fun hand crack finish, on a beautiful spring day. The desert flowers were in full bloom, just begging to be photographed. Photo taken: 3/12/05.

13 yr. old Travis Coco contemplates his placement while leading his very first trad route, The Bong (5.4). Taken: 5/15/05

Jim Caldwell chalks up on Bird of Fire (5.10a) on a beautiful day in Joshua Tree. Taken: 5/14/05

Rita making a move on This Gun For Hire 12/19/04. It was my first real bouldering experience & I have to admit, I had a blast. Got to love winter in Santa Barbara. The sun was shining, the sky was clear. It felt like the summer solstice was approaching rather than the winter. Photo: Marc Schiffhauer.