Heaven

Heaven is indeed a place on Earth, as we discovered one afternoon not long ago. It lies far above the Buttermilk Country in a talus field. Unlike some other talus which we have recently explored, the Heaven boulders have mostly ok landings, with fewer death pits and spine snapping blocks than other areas we have explored recently. Though the area is filled with beautiful granite, I doubt it will ever become popular due to the rough four wheel drive road and ~40 minute hike required to get there. Nonetheless, I am psyched, for the moment, and will likely be spending quite a bit more time up there this summer. Who says summer isn't bouldering season?

Stairway to Heaven

Far above the Buttermilk Country

Hiking through the meadow on the way in

Lauren on the Mustache Ride

Joe on the Mustache Ride

Lauren in the steeps

Joe

The Creek boulder above the waterfall

Pulling up into the alcove before balking at the death defying topout

Lauren on the Creek boulder

Joe on the Creek Boulder

Creek boulder with most of the area in the background

Unnamed warmup on the Orange Block

Iron Woman

Heading home

Random shots from the spring

Been way behind on picture taking and posting lately, so I've compressed all of spring into one post, enjoy the shots!

Ken on Eric in an Easy Chair, Rock Creek

Lauren on the Rail Problem, Buttermilks

Lauren on Mad Max, Hartley Springs

Paula on Mad Max Right, Hartley Springs

Pollen Grains

The Pollen Grains have gotten renewed attention in recent years, though they still do not get nearly the attention they deserve. On a given weekend, one can drive past fifty vehicles parked at the Peabodies to find only five at the more remote Pollen Grains. This is a shame, really, because the lines at the Pollen Grains are stellar.

Lidjia's Mouth



Lidjia's Mouth




Lidjia's Mouth




Suspended in Silence




Suspended in Silence




Finder's Fee



Fall Guy and Checkerboard

One beautiful fall day in the Buttermilk Country, I witnessed the most brilliant moment of climbing that I have ever seen: Nick Waters calmly flashing Fall Guy, a 25 foot tall v9 that climbs over a back breaking boulder. Thanks to Andrew who arranged the pads perfectly to make this crazy problem reasonably safe. I was too busy spotting to catch this moment on film, unfortunately. I did however manage to take a few pics of Nick sending the Checkerboard that cold afternoon.





Andrew on Fall Guy




Fly Boy Sit




Water and ice




Nick sending Checkerboard




Nick sending Checkerboard




Andrew on Checkerboard Right



Thanksgiving at Joshua Tree

Just a few pics from Joshua Tree over Thanksgiving. A good time was had by all, even if So High did not go down.

Pinhead

Last light over the Outback

Hot and Juicy

The Womb

Some tricky arete at the Manx

So High

Shipwreck

White Rastafarian

Night skyline

The Eye

Nicole Overhang

Red Rocks Bouldering

Just a few from Red Rocks.

Lauren on Willow Springs Slopers

Tavis on Perfect Poser



Lauren at the campground and the full moon over Vegas