Dana Griggs, climbing "Seismic Activity" 5.4 at King's Bluff in Clarksville,TN

I was 24 here and it was the first time I had ever climbed in my life! I didn't even know this photo existed until a few years ago. I remember my legs were shaking. This is not a very good photo compared to some that I've seen on here, but it's special. How many people have a picture of their very first climb!

Doug Pfeffer, after sending 9 to 5 (5.9) shows off his various goobers, because we all know that at King's Bluff, TN..."Blood sticks better than chalk!".

I don't know this guys last name, because I had just met him the day that this photo was taken. His name is Eddie, and he had never climbed before today. This photo was taken during his FIRST Sport lead, and on a 5.8+ no less. Incredible...what a natural, look at that extension. He can climb with me anyday.

This is an awesome trad route with a cave at the top. The cave has a ledge for up to three people, with enough room for all of you to kick back, have a snack and enjoy the view.

Absolutely awesome overhang. The Crazy Canuck finally redpointing this classic overhang. A true gem at the Bluff.

Not sure of the name of the wall, but this was my first real day out climbing. I started with some indoor training for awhile. 18 July 2010 started with some smaller walls that I free climbed and learned to hook up quickdraws and how to use the ATC. I think this wall was a 5.10 or .11c. Me and the wife are now addicted.

This is not a good pic, but it does show just how close to the river you really are.

Tell ya what hanging out and playing Photographer is fun, but ya sure need a dang nice comfy harness for it. This was shot again at Kings Bluff, maybe 7 or 8 routes left of Baby Kangaroo. Been so long that i forget what route i was hanging on. This was just before my decent i had snapped some good shots from there that day. Wish i still had copies of them.

I found this one of me long ago a crack near Baby Kangaroo. This is from like 1998 but thot i would add a pic of my own till i have newer ones.

This is Nathan Holmes on "Ritz Bitz" (5.10c) at King's Bluff in Clarksville, TN. This picture is nice because of the ore coming out of the rock. Photo by Andy Lemon.

This is Nathan Holmes on an Unnamed 5.5 Trad route. It is an excellent route with a huge flake, perfect stances, and several variations. Photo by Andy J. Lemon.

Matt Reine powers through the overhang on the classic "Baby Kangaroo" (5.8) at King's Bluff in Tennessee. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Here's Kristina fixin' to head up the crux of Little Fox at King's Bluff.

Here I'm starting the crux of a great climb at King's Bluff.

Richie leading the short sport route of "Sportin Doylies" on Lonesome Wall at King's Bluff in Tennessee. Steve Shankle on belay. Photo by Andy Lemon.

Here I am pulling over a small bulge on a fun route at King's Bluff.

This is my friend Jordan grabing onto the most beautiful flake you'll ever find. She decided to show off a bit for the camera, and the leaves in the background just framed her perfectly.

Another day at the Bluff

This is my partner onsiting old fart.

This is The Beach area at King's Bluff you will find it up stream from the stairs.

This is my partner leading Little Fox, onsite. Don't worry, I wasn't belaying.

my first climb. king's bluff. clarksville, TN. i'm hooked.

King's Bluff

Happy hour 5.9