In 1998 I completed my second vertical marathon, 26 miles of 5'th class climbing, almost all of it leading.

All those miles of leading have provided me with some fine memories, here are a few of them.

Tuolumne Classics, September 2002 with Paul Morgan Cathedral Peak, regular route The route goes up the right skyline. 8 pitches, with a 5.6 chimney or a 5.7 chimney bypass. Matthes Crest, South to North traverse Right to left in the image. Mount Conness, West Ridge The left skyline in the image. 2002 ascent with Paul Morgan.

Recent additions: Mt. Aspring, February 2002 Mount Moran, September 2001 Grand Canyon, June 2001 Lunch Ledge, October 2000 Via Aqua, October , 2000 West Ridge of Mt. Conness, October 2000 Blue Mass Sceinic Area June 2000 Half Dome Cables Without, Nov 1999 Half Dome Snake Dike Oct 1999

Me in 1987 climbing Gear

Sierra Nevada de Lagunas Bravas We did the first ascent of this 20,100 foot high Andean peak on the border between Chile and Argentina.

Sierra Nevada, the light peak between two dark ones.

Mt. Conness West Ridge ,October 1, 2000 Bob Ayers joined me climbing the ridge above the spectacular south face of Mt. Conness in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, California. The ridge is narrow and the routefinding is easy. Click image to enlarge.

Sespe Gorge Two photos of Sespe Gorge in August 2000

Kings Canyon 2000 Our Latest Adventure. Seven days in July hiking in Kings Canyon National park. Starting on the Sierra High Route we cross nine trailless high altitude passes.

Blue Mass First ascents? in the Blue Mass Scenic Area of Nevada Shawn Lani does his first climb ever on a first ascent. Joe Hastings and I have fun creating climbs.

Planet Granite My local climbing gym. Hal and I climb there every week, usually Tuesday nights. The walls are sculptured and textured and are similar to outdoor rock.

Windy Pt Climbing the 5.8 route on the west face of Windy Point Arizona. Fun in the Sun set.

Baboquivari Climbing the Southeast Arete and traversing the summit from the west side on Thanksgiving Day 1999. Cochise Stronghold Hurt Butt Buttress Finding our way up a long buttress on a fine day, then finding our way home in the dark. What's My Line? Do you believe in chickenheads? If you love them then this beautiful steep climb is for you.

Morresa Meyer studies the crux move.

Half Dome Cables without. Nov 1999

Fairview Dome Climbing the regular route on Fairview Dome. An Article from Exploring Magazine.

Altitude Adaptation Going Up? Get Fit! Going too high too fast on Chile's Mount Parinacota. An article from Exploring magazine.

The East Buttress of El Cap

My hardest climb ever.

Cathedral Peak lightning storm. Facing 100 million volts will get your climbing juices flowing!

click image for larger view Paul on the summit of Eichorn's Pinnacle

Reed's Pinnacle

The Murder of the Possible by Mike Bolte

In the eye of the needle. The Needles, Black Hills, South Dakota. Free solo. Paul Doherty Martin Meyer Photo by Morresa Meyer

Joshua Tree Paul leading Loose Lady, 5.10b A great bolt protected face climb, in the Real Hidden Valley. Jay Bolemon followed me up but the youths backed off! Photo by Jay Bolemon

Mt Clark The North Ridge Yosemite National park.   The story of our climb plus two first ascents.

City of Rocks Irmgard leading in the wind.

The Buttermilk Boulders West of Bishop California. Paul getting some air.

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28 Sep 2000