View of Sierra Crest from Clark Canyon parking area. Valentine Peak (l) to Mammoth Mountain (r)
View of Sierra Crest from Clark Canyon parking area.
Title
View of Sierra Crest from Clark Canyon parking area.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
59 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Joann leads us up to the base of the crags. We carried our day bags plus helmets, climbing shoes, harnesses, and two ropes.
Joann leads us up to the base of the crags.
Title
Joann leads us up to the base of the crags.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
59 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
We arrive at the wall on which we would be climbing for the rest of the day.
We arrive at the wall on which we would be climbing for the rest of the day.
Title
We arrive at the wall on which we would be climbing for the rest of the day.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Frank and Stella don their harnesses.
Frank and Stella don their harnesses.
Title
Frank and Stella don their harnesses.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Frank prepares to belay Joann as she sets up the top-rope for the route, "Exsqueeze Me" (5.7).
Frank prepares to belay Joann as she sets up the top-rope for the route, "Exsqueeze Me" (5.7).
Title
Frank prepares to belay Joann as she sets up the top-rope for the route, "Exsqueeze Me" (5.7).
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Frank makes his first climb, resting for a moment high on "Exsqueeze Me" (5.7) at Clark Canyon. Stella belays below. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Frank makes his first climb, resting for a moment high on "Exsqueeze Me" (5.7) at Clark Canyon.
Title
Frank makes his first climb, resting for a moment high on "Exsqueeze Me" (5.7) at Clark Canyon.
Exposure
32, ¹⁄₂₀₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
14 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 13 Pro Max back triple camera 1.57mm f/1.8
Frank climbs above the lip on his first real rock climb at Clark Canyon. When I climbed this route I made a mantel move to the right of Frank's position, then found myself face to face with that overhanging rock. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Frank climbs above the lip on his first real rock climb at Clark Canyon.
Title
Frank climbs above the lip on his first real rock climb at Clark Canyon.
Exposure
50, ¹⁄₅₃₀₀ sec at f/1.5
Focal Length
26 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 13 Pro Max back triple camera 5.7mm f/1.5
Stella pulls herself up Exsqueeze Me (5.7).
Stella pulls herself up Exsqueeze Me (5.7).
Title
Stella pulls herself up Exsqueeze Me (5.7).
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Bill climbs high on the route, Bodhisattva (5.7). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill climbs high on the route, Bodhisattva (5.7).
Title
Bill climbs high on the route, Bodhisattva (5.7).
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Bill gives his right arm a rest on Bodhisattva (5.7). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill gives his right arm a rest on Bodhisattva (5.7).
Title
Bill gives his right arm a rest on Bodhisattva (5.7).
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
170 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Joann belays me on Bodhisattva. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Joann belays me on Bodhisattva.
Title
Joann belays me on Bodhisattva.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
I'm about 50 feet up Bodhisattva and can't find anything to hold. Later Frank found an undercling nearby that escaped my notice. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I'm about 50 feet up Bodhisattva and can't find anything to hold.
Title
I'm about 50 feet up Bodhisattva and can't find anything to hold.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
290 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Frank starts up Bodhisattva (5.7).
Frank starts up Bodhisattva (5.7).
Title
Frank starts up Bodhisattva (5.7).
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Frank is high on Bodhisattva.
Frank is high on Bodhisattva.
Title
Frank is high on Bodhisattva.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
77 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Stella starts up Bodhisattva. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella starts up Bodhisattva.
Title
Stella starts up Bodhisattva.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Joann gives us a quick lesson on making an anchor. We'll all have to review and practice this on our own later. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Joann gives us a quick lesson on making an anchor.
Title
Joann gives us a quick lesson on making an anchor.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Bill starts up the route, Exsqueeze Me (5.7), while Joann belays. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill starts up the route, Exsqueeze Me (5.7), while Joann belays.
Title
Bill starts up the route, Exsqueeze Me (5.7), while Joann belays.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Bill makes a big step on Exsqueeze Me. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill makes a big step on Exsqueeze Me.
Title
Bill makes a big step on Exsqueeze Me.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
I pause for a rest half-way up Exsqueeze Me. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I pause for a rest half-way up Exsqueeze Me.
Title
I pause for a rest half-way up Exsqueeze Me.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Joann keeps me on a tight leash. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Joann keeps me on a tight leash.
Title
Joann keeps me on a tight leash.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
I can see the anchor, but it's still a couple steps out of reach. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I can see the anchor, but it's still a couple steps out of reach.
Title
I can see the anchor, but it's still a couple steps out of reach.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
The foot holds here are not deep. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
The foot holds here are not deep.
Title
The foot holds here are not deep.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
300 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
I make a mantel move onto the "shelf". This shelf was only slightly less vertical than the wall I have been climbing. It was only due to my 100% belief that the rope would catch me should I slip that I tried this move. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I make a mantel move onto the "shelf".
Title
I make a mantel move onto the "shelf".
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
300 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
After stepping onto the shelf I found myself face to face with an overhanging rock. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
After stepping onto the shelf I found myself face to face with an overhanging rock.
Title
After stepping onto the shelf I found myself face to face with an overhanging rock.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
156 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
I take a couple steps to the left to grab the anchor before calling to be lowered. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I take a couple steps to the left to grab the anchor before calling to be lowered.
Title
I take a couple steps to the left to grab the anchor before calling to be lowered.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
300 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Stella starts up the Bodhisattva (5.7) a 2nd time. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella starts up the Bodhisattva (5.7) a 2nd time.
Title
Stella starts up the Bodhisattva (5.7) a 2nd time.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Stella uses the security of the crack to make progress. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella uses the security of the crack to make progress.
Title
Stella uses the security of the crack to make progress.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Stella finds a good spot to rest. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella finds a good spot to rest.
Title
Stella finds a good spot to rest.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Stella near the top of Bodhisattva. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella near the top of Bodhisattva.
Title
Stella near the top of Bodhisattva.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
300 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Group photo at the base of the left-hand climb. (l to r) Bill, Joann, Frank, Stella
Group photo at the base of the left-hand climb.
Title
Group photo at the base of the left-hand climb.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
I prepare to belay Joann using her Grigri. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I prepare to belay Joann using her Grigri.
Title
I prepare to belay Joann using her Grigri.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Joann is ready to be lowered, but not too fast. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Joann is ready to be lowered, but not too fast.
Title
Joann is ready to be lowered, but not too fast.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
148 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Frank gets a brief lesson on clipping the rope into the quick-draws as he prepares for a mock lead climb.
Frank gets a brief lesson on clipping the rope into the quick-draws as he prepares for a mock lead climb.
Title
Frank gets a brief lesson on clipping the rope into the quick-draws as he prepares for a mock lead climb.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Joann shifts the top-rope from "Bodhisattva" to "Now and Zen", the route between the two we have already climbed. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Joann shifts the top-rope from "Bodhisattva" to "Now and Zen", the route between the two we have already climbed.
Title
Joann shifts the top-rope from "Bodhisattva" to "Now and Zen", the route between the two we have already climbed.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Now and Zen runs adjacent to this shallow crack. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Now and Zen runs adjacent to this shallow crack.
Title
Now and Zen runs adjacent to this shallow crack.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Stella is half-way up Now and Zen.
Stella is half-way up Now and Zen.
Title
Stella is half-way up Now and Zen.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Stella uses the opposite side of the crack to brace.
Stella uses the opposite side of the crack to brace.
Title
Stella uses the opposite side of the crack to brace.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
66 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Stella finds a spot to rest her arms near the top of Now and Zen.
Stella finds a spot to rest her arms near the top of Now and Zen.
Title
Stella finds a spot to rest her arms near the top of Now and Zen.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Stella tries to go a little further.
Stella tries to go a little further.
Title
Stella tries to go a little further.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Lowering Stella off Now and Zen. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Lowering Stella off Now and Zen.
Title
Lowering Stella off Now and Zen.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
132 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Bill starts up Now and Zen. Getting onto the wall was the hard part.
Bill starts up Now and Zen.
Title
Bill starts up Now and Zen.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
A decent spot to rest, but I have a long way to go still.
A decent spot to rest, but I have a long way to go still.
Title
A decent spot to rest, but I have a long way to go still.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Another decent resting spot, but how to progress?
Another decent resting spot, but how to progress?
Title
Another decent resting spot, but how to progress?
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
I unhook the top-most quick draw. At this point I had already thought of giving up twice further down, only to rally and take a few more steps higher. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I unhook the top-most quick draw.
Title
I unhook the top-most quick draw.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
I am about as far up as I get on this route. Not quite to the anchor, but a couple of steps short. I was getting fatigued. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
I am about as far up as I get on this route.
Title
I am about as far up as I get on this route.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
80 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
