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Wolfgang Güllich's free solo. Photo credit: Heinz Zak
Wolfgang Güllich's free solo. Photo credit: Hei…
Yosemite NP > … > Ak. Wildcat Fal… > Separate Reality (5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a)
by Shawn Heath
 139
Alex making history. Photo Credit: Jimmy Chin
Alex making history. Photo Credit: Jimmy Chin
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Freerider (5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c PG13)
by John RB
 118
Dale Bard 5 rurp belay.
Dale Bard 5 rurp belay.
Yosemite NP > … > Valley N Side > B. El Capitan
by Bruce Diffenbaugh
 143
Sunset storm, Colorado Desert, Southern California.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
Sunset storm, Colorado Desert, Southern Califor…
by Blitzo
 141
Security
Security
Yosemite NP > … > Cookie Cliff > Butterballs (5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a)
by Brad G
 122
A hopping roadrunner.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
A hopping roadrunner. Photo by Blitzo.
Joshua Tree NP
by Blitzo
 108
Not a picture of the Incredible Hulk, but a crazy, large plank of rock wedged in a crack on the ridge above Incredible Hulk.
Not a picture of the Incredible Hulk, but a cra…
High Sierra > 02 - The Sawtoo… > Incredible Hulk
by Michael Schneiter
 105
Photo Credit: Jimmy Chin
Photo Credit: Jimmy Chin
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Freerider (5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c PG13)
by John RB
 103
On top after climbing the Regular NW Face<br> Photo by Scott Bennett
On top after climbing the Regular NW Face Phot…
Yosemite NP > … > 1. Northwest Face > Regular Northwest Fac… (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1)
by Brad G
 97
Bird and Brodie launching the Space Pod. Photo: Eric Draper
Bird and Brodie launching the Space Pod. Photo:…
Joshua Tree NP > Hidden Valley Area > Hidden Valley Campground
by Jeremy Werlin
 94
Forest Altherr celebrating a First Unicorn Ascent
Forest Altherr celebrating a First Unicorn Ascent
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Freerider (5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c PG13)
by Shannon Davis
 92
Palisades from Dusy Basin. From left to right: Mt. Agassiz, Mt. Winchell, Thunderbolt Peak, Starlight Peak, North Palisade - July 2007
Palisades from Dusy Basin. From left to right:…
High Sierra
by Misha Logvinov
 85
Somewhat of a death loop on top of Zodiac. Photo by Cheyne Lempe
Somewhat of a death loop on top of Zodiac. Phot…
Yosemite NP > … > 3. Southeast Face > Zodiac (C3)
by Brad G
 88
Photo by Drew Smith
Photo by Drew Smith
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Salathe Wall (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2)
by Brad G
 82
View east from Picket Creek Lake across Kern Canyon toward the Whitney range.
View east from Picket Creek Lake across Kern Ca…
High Sierra
by Van Miller
 83
Seven Spanish Angels.<br> <br> February, 2010.
Seven Spanish Angels. February, 2010.
Sierra Eastside > … > Get Carter Boulder > Ruckus (aka Seven Spa… (V6 7A)
by Peter Franzen
 76
Rick Cashner and John Bachar, free soloing "Reed's Direct", 1982.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
Rick Cashner and John Bachar, free soloing "Ree…
Yosemite NP > … > Reed's Pinnacle > Reed's Pinnacle-Direc… (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Blitzo
 75
Think this pic speaks for itself!!!
Think this pic speaks for itself!!!
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Nose (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2)
by Joshua Reinig
 73
Dyno in the Dark. Photo by Hobo Greg
Dyno in the Dark. Photo by Hobo Greg
Joshua Tree NP > … > Chimney Rock -… > Dyno in the Dark (5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b)
by Brad G
 71
I'm pretty sure that Phil Bard made this iconic image of Bachar third-classing On the Lamb.
I'm pretty sure that Phil Bard made this iconic…
Yosemite NP > … > W Face of the Lamb > On the Lamb (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a)
by Ken Cangi
 70
Skip Guerin barefoot on the Alien Roof (5.12b), Yosemite Valley<br> <br> Photo by Steve Morris
Skip Guerin barefoot on the Alien Roof (5.12b),…
Yosemite NP > Yosemite Valley
by C Miller
 69
Steve Schneider, Banny Root and Mike Paul having fun on Stem Gem (V4), Joshua Tree. <br> <br> Photo by Alan Nelson.
Steve Schneider, Banny Root and Mike Paul havin…
Joshua Tree NP > … > Stem Gem Boulder > Stem Gem (V4 6B)
by Alan Nelson
 71
Tuolumne Meadows area and Tenaya Lake, from Olmstead Point, Yosemite NP
Tuolumne Meadows area and Tenaya Lake, from Olm…
Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows
by AWinters
 68
The top 2/3 of Incredible Hulk, as seen near the end of the approach.
The top 2/3 of Incredible Hulk, as seen near th…
High Sierra > 02 - The Sawtoo… > Incredible Hulk
by Mike
 66
John Bachar photo of Lynn Hill, last pitch of The Nose.
John Bachar photo of Lynn Hill, last pitch of T…
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Nose (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2)
by Steve Bartlett
 65
Wowie Zowie!<br> Photo by Blitzo.
Wowie Zowie! Photo by Blitzo.
High Desert > Barstow Area > New Jack City
by Blitzo
 66
Great photo by Damon Corso of Michael Reardon on the Pirate.
Great photo by Damon Corso of Michael Reardon o…
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > Buttress of Cra… > Pirate (5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b)
by Bill Odenthal
 65
Brad sticking the Swing in style, just under halfway on our 6.5 hour run. Note my belay position, perfectly set-up for the "Double-Swing".<br> <br> Brad has cleaned all of his gear off the Boot Flake, so once he's established on Eagle Ledge, he puts me on belay and I swing on over to join him. Mega stoke every time you stick the swing and here the Monkeys hooting in the Valley below.<br> <br> Tom Evans Photo.
Brad sticking the Swing in style, just under ha…
Yosemite NP > … > 2. Southwest Face > Nose (5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2)
by Scott Bennett
 63
Weird evening light on Merriam Peak in some nasty weather.
Weird evening light on Merriam Peak in some nas…
High Sierra > 07 - Humphreys… > Merriam Peak
by Van Miller
 62
Peace. Photo by Drew Smith
Peace. Photo by Drew Smith
Yosemite NP > … > W Face, Right > Peace (5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a)
by Brad G
 60
The Phoenix
The Phoenix
Yosemite NP > … > Cascade Falls -… > Phoenix (5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c)
by Brad G
 64
Stormy weather.
Stormy weather.
Lake Tahoe > Highway 50 Corr… > Phantom Spires
by Ivan Rezucha
 61
Mt. Humphreys wrapped in storm clouds
Mt. Humphreys wrapped in storm clouds
High Sierra
by AWinters
 57
John Bachar defying gravity on Enterprise (5.12b), Owens River Gorge<br> <br> Photo by John McDonald
John Bachar defying gravity on Enterprise (5.12…
Sierra Eastside > … > Dilithium Crystal > Enterprise (5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b)
by C Miller
 56
John Bachar, 1979<br> Photo by Bob Gaines.
John Bachar, 1979 Photo by Bob Gaines.
Yosemite NP > … > Big Columbia Bo… > Midnight Lightning (V8 7B)
by Bob Gaines
 57
Climbing partner at the false (and stunning) summit!
Climbing partner at the false (and stunning) su…
Sierra Eastside > … > N Arete > N Arête (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Eric Seidman
 56