Some Climbing Pics


July 31, 1999

These are some pictures taken of Ben Mottinger, Shaun Miller, Laura Perkins, and myself while climbing. I try to give explanation and commentary when it makes sense.

Ben, Shaun and I decided to do an easy 2-pitch 5.6 traditional climb up in Chataqua park. Unfortunately, I don't know the name, but you could email Ben and he would know. Our belay position for the first pitch wasn't that nice.

Ben made the ascent of the first pitch pretty easily. Shaun and I followed, and since I was now top-roped, I tried a more difficult move.... this roof.

Pitch #2 was a little tougher, the "crux" of the climb, if a 5.6 has one. However, as you may be able to tell in these pics, there was a fair bit of exposure. Falling would be painful.

Ben quickly climbs up the route no problem though.

Shaun was happily belaying all the while.

And then he decided to take some cute pictures with the camera.

Doesn't he look cute here?

Then he got on the rock.

... and then since I made fun of him while he was climbing....


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