Tuesday, July 24, 2012

North Peak,with Larry Baugher and Ed Nipper, July 2012,

The North Peak snow/ice shots, there is more snow in the center than I have ever seen.
Ed and Larry look down into the snow/ice
3 pitches up the snow/ice
Ed and Larry nearing the top.

TM Greats, Mathes Crest, Cathedral/Eichorn, Tenaya Peak

Mathes Crest has some great pitches, with very feathered rock.
The exposure on Mathes is great !
The amazing vue from the top of Cathedral Peak
Todd on top of Tenaya Peak with Tenaya Lake below.

Mt Humphreys, 13,986, with Gary, June 2012

Mt. Humphreys from the approach.
Gary at the base of the route.
Beautiful climbing on this 4th class route.
The narrow summit ridge.

Tuolumne Meadows with Dean and Payden, June 2012

Payden and Dean on the 1st pitch of Side Dish on Dozier Dome.
Payden nearing the ancnor.
Beauty on the hike down.

Mt. Whitney, East Face...with SMI

Walking up to the East Face with Iceberg Lake below.
Demetria on pitch 2, April and Todd at the belay.
The Fresh Air Traverse
Todd on the last pitch.