The hanging face at Elk Rock. Accessed by rapping in.

Here's a highball problem worthy of the Montana backwoods. A perfect line of hollow flakes and vegetated pockets leads up the right side of this soaring arete. We were disappointed to find a rusty set of rappel chains on top until we realized it was the only way to get down. The height and dirty holds are intimidating but it can't be harder than VO+.

The plethora of granite boulders surrounding Elk Rock hold many classic independent lines. Levi, demonstrates his profound power with a number of firsts.

This is me working the Grand Poohbah off of Grandma's ledge at Elk rock. Awesome dihedral.

Jon standing above Dime Store Mystery on the West face of Elk Rock.

Jon leading a very casual 11 on the West face of Elk rock.

This is the pic. I meant to submit the first time. A slightly better shot of me on an unnamed V4.

Sharp crystalline edges and long reaches between huecos.

A cold morning in July gave us a great chance to sample the friction problems at the Tor.

This balancey move is the first of two distinct cruxes.

This is a wonderful example of the varied climbing Lolo offers

Holly Mylander working this thin lieback

Love this route so much. It has everything a trad climber could want

Makes for a tough lead and a rewarding toprope.

another beginner route follows bolts on slab to wide flake exits onto unprotected upper slab

Todd climbing Nude Thing - (5.10) 5 bolts with a two bolt anchor. Must rappel or lower. Photo was taken on 4/12/04 by Fred.

Fred moving past the second bolt on Dikes Edge (5.6). The Heap 3/30/04

Todd took this picture of me rapping off of The Nude Thing (10a) at Elk Rock near the MT/ID border. July 2003

Dave jamming his way up the first pitch of crystal seeker.

slabby 11b

Ben Robinson preparing to belay for Matt at the anchor of Heart Throb