It was very cold that morning and it finally got warm enough to get on the shady wall. John flashed this route easily. Sonso45 took on olympus digital 120905.

John styled up this overhung chimney that climbs like a jungle gym. It was quite a cold day; it finally warmed up late afternoon. We were able to get on some of the shaded routes, like this one. Tim took on olympus digital 120905.

My buddy J racking up. The first bolt is clipped because it's such a slippery start. This area is further up the wash in the Promised Land and is not recorded on rc.com.

Frank Vers leads the Golden Idol, 5.11a on beautiful quartzite on a hot summers day in Arizona, June 2004. Photo by: Monica Miller

Beatriz pulling the roof on "Cupcake" at the Promised Land.

Thomas enjoying a run up some purple rock on "Cupcake", a nice, new beginner route, at the Promised Land.

Ah, yes. Here's my buddy Russ being a champ and actually falling for the ol' "Ahhh what the hell. You can do this one" routine. I surely didn't feel like leading it - it was his turn anyway. Peer pressure is the best. He came down after clipping the third bolt. Fun climb nonetheless. As for the Promised Land - it ain't easy to find. I guess that's why they call it the Promised Land.

I'm on Solito a fun climb at the Promised Land, AZ. Photo taken by Shawn Knold

This is a nice climb to the left of valerie's book.This was my first climb at the Promised Land.Photo taken by Shawn Knold

nice job Erik, you looked solid, and you ran it out!

Great rock and good moves to warm up on in the sun. The DUDE is on!

Borling rests before the crux! Nothing boring here!

Climbing what I think is the best climb in the Promised Land.

First documented pic. of my mullet.

View Southeast-ish from Solomon's Wall to Valerie's Book.

Great climb. I think this is Delilah