Sundial 8/5/06 TR

[gramps]

It's been a while since I've done much posting around here, so I thought I'd check in. I definitely haven't "turned the corner" towards winter yet, although that storm on the NW flow the other day was invigorating. I've just recently really felt my climbing start to progress again, so I'm stoked about that. I got out for a nice hike and climbing route today with Mike. We sort of followed the 11th hour route on the Sundial. 4 pitches, 5.9, they way we did it at least.

I've been avoiding taking my big camera climbing, but I decided this would be a good mellow day to try it out. I ended up leading the toughest pitch wearing it, and I got it set up so it doesn't get in my way at all. It'll definitely be coming along more often from now on.

The Sundial, above Lake Blanche in Mill B fork, Big Cottonwood.



Mike leading the 2nd pitch, up on the arete.


Mike seconding the third pitch, pulling the overhang.


Mike leading the 4th pitch, it was a cool one.


Walking the ridge after topping out.


Setting up a chossy rappel down the west side of the sundial


Oh yeah, I'm finally getting around to putting together something to post about the long Tetons trip I went on with Trackhead. I had a lot of pictures to sort through

[Jer]

Nice color on all those, but this one strikes a great balance between sky, clouds and rock.

[bbirtle]

Mmm, looks tasty. Seconds please.

[Rasputin]

Those are some really great photos, thanks.

[Jim S]

Nice photos!

[brutah]

Mike seconding the third pitch, pulling the overhang.

Nice pics, great color in those, but this picture above gives me vertigo!!

[powstash]

That's one of the most enjoyable outings in the Wasatch. First time I ever met Trackhead was when Xover and I climbed that with him. How's that for introductions.

Nice work Gramps.