Fighting the pump as I grease off all the holds on this pumpy 5.10d. God I was a sweaty mess.

Jen rallies her strength before heading into the 20 foot crux on Tarzan, a steep and technical 5.8. Sustained, with jams, laybacks, stems, slopers, and crimps. If you can lead this climb, you can lead any trad 5.8!

Doug is taking a rest after the burly start before proceeding with the remainder of the pump fest that is Diagonal. From this shot you can see how Diagonal got its name.

Dave is shaking out after getting gear in at the pinkie jam.

Dave is reaching back either adjusting the cam in handjam crack or grabbing the rope to clip the piece he has set in the crack above his head.

Dave has gained the jam at the crux and is chalking up before pulling over the bulge.

Steve Arsenault, the first ascentionist of area classic Cro-Magnon (5.10 d) still cranking on it without mercy some 30+ years later.

Area local D Gog showing off some early season skills cranking 5.11a on gear. Most lower off from the black sling anchor at the climber's waist, but when you have a reputation like he does the climbing goes for another 60 feet at 5.9...

As Doug says, "Nothing says trad like a group of climbers gearing up at the bottom of a bunch of cracks..." John is leading Jane belayed by Dave. Tarzan is in the background. Tresan and Doug are racking up for Diagonal while Dan gets ready to head around the corner to lead Intertwine

Recent warm weather in Norhteast allows for some toproping; still a little wet and cold for leading. Tarzan is one of the area classics because it has everything fist and hand jamming, stemming, face, and some OW if you want it.... Thanks goes to Bill "Sendmaster" Neacy for the great shot!

Imagine being able to climb in the Northeast on Jan 21st with just a t-shirt on! That is just what happened today which allowed for climbing CroMag an oldschool 5.10 with a bouldery, way overhanging start and vicious handjams up high.

Dave G TRing Absolute 5.13b X. The first crux move (5.13b) is to dyno off of a tiny crimper, which can be see in the upper right hand corner with a little chalk, to a sloping ledge; this first move is protected by a micronut and a RURP. The second crux (5.12 X) is another dyno from the previous sloper and cannot be protected from 30+ ft groundfall. I guess that is why you TR these things first...

Doug aiding up Jane at Crow Hill on a warm and sunny January afternoon with the Lizard Head looming in the background.

Caitlin having fun on The Book at Crow Hill. Beautiful route and a beautiful day.

Caitlin cleaning gear after the dicey traverse around the corner on the Green Route. It is crucial to protect the second on this traverse. Slips have occurred, gear has pulled and nasty falls have been taken here.

Climbers on the upper pitch of The Green Route.

Jungle life... I'm far away from nowhere... On my own like Tarzan Boy... Hide and seek... I play along while rushing cross the forest... Monkey business on a sunny afternoon... Jungle life... I'm living in the open... Native beat that carries on... Burning bright... A fire the blows the signal to the sky... I sit and wonder does the message get to you...

Cro-Magnon and my original Boreal Aces. Two great tastes that taste great together.

Fishermans wall. as viewed from further down the trail.

Leading Jane in a swami. I forgot my harness. D'oh! Extra incentive to get it with no falls!

Okay, so I wanted to do Jane. But look at what Jane made me do! Seriously, though - I really wanted to lead it, but discovered I'd forgotten my harness. So I just had to get creative!