Photos by soulsurfer

This is my wife Sue, & my kids Joshua & Malia. We are on the hike back from Sunny & Steep.

I think this guys name is Shaun. He was from El Portal. A cool guy and quite strong. His warm ups were Spook Book and Atlantis. Can never look at this stone enough.

I made through the thin/short crux section and now I will enjoy the exposed (but eaiser) thin flake.

Joshua on his home wall just before his 2 yr B-Day

She sees her big brother climbing, she wants to climb. In 15 years they will be my 'no cost' rope guns!

EZ sticks the hold over the lip. This is such a great problem. The inital moves are great but the V5 crux is actually pressing out the mantel! It may not be high but it sure feels it!

Although this problem overhangs quite a bit, the holds are postive and the moves fun. Best to save that energy for the top out!!

Sue surfing up the arete and knowing the boulder below is waiting patiently for a mistake!

Past the crux, an alert spotter, pads below, and big holds ahead. What's there to worry about?

Unknown climber finishing up the last pitch of A.F. A very fun route that is sure to never get mossed over.

Gettin the ole' boy on the rock early in life. Can never master manteling skills too early.

Last day of the trip, tips are shot, muscles are sore, but still, the spirit cries out for 'just one problem'!