Mike and I on the second rapell station off of Mars Attacks. Looking back now, we should have done the 5.10 finger crack to our left. Oh well, just another reason to get back to Sedona.

I made it.... Absolutly loved this route.

Uncleuzzi and I on this classic Sedona route.

can't believe mark suggested I lead this!

Jeff just before the crux of the first pitch of Mars Attacks. This pitch is a friction slab which is easy up to this point (which is good since you don't see any pro on that rope!). The crux is a well bolted, sandstone, friction slab section. Yeah - sandstone and friction feels as insecure as it sounds. I suggest waiting until the sun hits the rock before trying it (or just make a few attempts if you skid off). Photo taken by Joe Irons - www.ironsphotography.com

Patrick leading the 2nd pitch of Mars Attacks. This pitch is totally cool - a long (80 feet?) horizontal traverse around the corner following the limestone band. While this section isn't difficult and is well protected, it's really fun exposure while stepping from section to section. Interestingly, the trailing climber gets the same fall potential as the leader. Photo taken by Joe Irons - www.ironsphotography.com

Patrick at the top of the 3rd pitch of Mars Attacks - a ~130 foot chimney. This picture shows the "narrowest" part of the crack. For most of the pitch you're nestled nicely inside the chimney enjoying the consistent great trad placements and awesome view. Photo taken by Joe Irons - www.ironsphotography.com

Patrick starting the 4th pitch of Mars Attacks. After finishing the chimney, this pitch wanders around a bit with mixed trad and bolt protection. The finish is a run out friction slab. I'm not sure why the section doesn't have a bolt, because the trad pro is minimal and sketchy. Photo taken by Joe Irons - www.ironsphotography.com

Jeff, Patrick, and Joe at the top of Mars Attacks. Two double rope rappels later, we'll be on our way home. Photo taken by Joe Irons - www.ironsphotography.com

This is Kevin turning the corner of the Mars Attacks traverse. The exposure and constant leaning right and left on dicey Sedona Sandstone holds makes this a great experience!

Monica and Catherine revel on pitch 1.

Monica belaying Catherine, photo shot by Marcy while siting in the nice rock cubby hole above. A perfect place for another party member to hang out.

View of the limestone traverse band on Mars attacks

Catherine on crack! Pitch 3

Once upon a time/When the world was just a pancake/Fears would arise/That if you went too far you’d fall/But with the passage of time/It all became more of a ball/We’re as sure of that/As we all once were when the world was flat.