Another sent went down in Joshua Tree. Here Rachel going at it with much focus.
"Tahquitz" is a 900+ feet/300+ meters gigantic rock formation in Idyllwild, Southern California. A dreamland for long climbs on high quality granite. This place is rich in US climbing history featuring the first 5.9 of the country "the open book". Many other classic routes are hosted on this beauty with long climbs as easy as 5.3 "white maidens walkway" or as hard as 5.12!Spring time is the time to head out there and get your climb on and breeze some mountain air.
Andrew Clark knows he can do it! Here moving forward on the "Southwest Corner" in Joshua Tree. This route leads up to the top of a tower… An epic 60+ feet vertical rappel got us back to the ground. Great feeling to stand on the edge before it goes down… this moment when you get out of your every day life comfort zone… Now you have to trust, overcome your doubts and when you just do it- it feels like having discovered a new side of you. #gorockclimbing #outofcomfortzone #sandiegorockclimbing #rockclimbing #joshuatreerockclimbing #joshuatree @shepherdimages @sandyfeetevents @trustyourself #climbingclasses #rockclimbingsandiego #southwestcorner #grottoclimbing #grottoclimbingandyoga #explore
Monsieur Thomas Herman about to get stretched out on the traverse pitch of "Triton Tower" at El Cajon Mt. In San Diego. #rockclimbing #sandiego #sandiegorockclimbing #rockclimbingsandiego #joshuatree #joshuatreerockclimbing #rockclimbingclasses #gymtocrag #climbingworkshops #rockclimbingschool @grottoclimbing @sqmot
It takes a lot of trust to climb with these little guys called "camming devices". They jam into the crack and when pulling on them (falling) they put forces on either side of the crack and stay there (catch your fall). It takes some practice to place them and determine the right rock quality. #nobolts #tradclimbing #rockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbingsandiego #joshuatree #joshuatreerockclimbing #crackclimbing #climbingclasses #climbingworkshops #teachrockclimbing #rockclimbingschool @shepherdimages
Adam Hiner much determined to make the next move… always up for the challenge! Mission Gorge, San Diego, climbing "Mission Control" #sandiegorockclimbing @adam.hiner #missiongorge #sandiego #klettern #rockclimbing @chillino_rock_climbing
"Coarse and Buggy" – mega classic in Joshua Tree. Great stemming and lie backing moves lead to the top of this 90feet/25m climb. My feet are pushing in the opposite direction than my right hand ("lie back" move). Also, I use my left hand palm to support my right hand tiny finger hold (mix of "lie back" and "stemming" move). One of my favorite moves because I have to trust my skill. I am scared to slip and pop off from my position (lie backing is known for quick/catapult like falls) So I'd rather climb up. No time to picture consequences of a slip. Float or fall. Always a learning experience @shepherdimages @chillino_rock_climbing #rockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #joshuatreerockclimbing #guidedclimbing #grottoclimbing #klettern #rockclimb #rockclimbingsandiego #pushyourlimits #joshuatree #california
Another day in climbers paradise! Erica Ancier floating over seas of perfectly shaped granite in Joshua Tree. @shepherdimages capturing this blissful moment.
Intro to rock climbing class in Joshua Tree. Always fun to get out there and open up my students perspectives on life. Rock Climbing is one of he great metaphors for life… There you confront yourself with trust, physical limits, willpower, belief in yourself, perseverance, mental limits, goals, partner communication, just to mention a few. How long will you try? Will you give up? Are you coming back stronger? Are you defeated? Happy? Find ou yourself @chillino_rock_climbing
San Diego – Topping out on the center block. Awesome climb on El Cajon Mt. 200+ feet high up and lots of air around… great exposure, flying with the birds, feeling free and connected to this beautiful earth. Nature rules. Explore and discover… Always!
