Look at that!

What the hell?

Bob, Bradford, Alex, and Yumi all wonder how in the hell to pull this thing off.

I can't recall the name, but it's in the Pollen Grains near "Spectre" and above "Jedi Mind Tricks".

This thing almost threw my back out, but it was fun.

Bob

California's High Sierras

Outside Bishop CA's Buttermilk Boulders lie the feet of the Sierras.

Wow. Not much else to say about that.

Bob

Lost Rocks

Northern view from atop Lost Rocks Access Road.

The beach extends both North and South.

The bulk of the exposed, sea-side rock is to the South of this shot, but still, the amount and height of some of this rock is enough to make a climber rise out of his (her?) chair.

Most of the rock is peppered with loose blocks and choss piles, but now and again, you'll be surprised. Nice lines and nice rock lie amidst the scary sketchy rubble.

In my experience, the low level climbs are the least scary. But, I did do a handful of higher climbs that made me think twice and count my lucky stars.

Bob

Lost Rocks

Lost Rocks, CA.

The point in the backround is the latest Chris Lindner project--recently dispatched at 14a--and hardly intimidating (hardily?).

Altogether, Lost Rocks is a very remote, reclusive, and rare destination.

Basalt, sea smoothed rock over sandy landings lend to the magic and unique atmosphere.

As you can see, the tide can wreck havoc on the coastline and cause massive sand recession over the course of the year (and sometimes less).

But, be fore-warned; access is a real issue here. And it's not just because of a private land owner either. Lost Rocks is part of a Native American Reservation and abutting a State Park. Currently the gov't and the Klamath are at odds about who owns what. It goes without saying that this issue has affected more than just the two arguing parties.

Bob

Druid Stones

A little throw back here.

Bishop, August / September 2006.

Alex, Bradford, Yumi, and Bob head down to Bishop--despite the heat--and spend their penultimate day climbing high in the hills above the Buttermilks at the Druid Stones.

We found many good climbs here, and grades seemed a little more akin to what we expected (wanted?).

Personally, I think some of Bishops most pristeen climbs are at the Druids, though it is quite a walk to get to them.

Bob