Stella dons her harness in front of TJ Swan wall. Frank tried the route at the middle of the photo, but found the holds insufficient, so Jo switched the top-rope to the right-hand route that actually starts half-way up in the photo, avoiding the overhanging lip at the bottom.
Stella dons her harness in front of TJ Swan wall.
Title
Stella dons her harness in front of TJ Swan wall.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 11:10:05.
Jo has tied two slings to a tree trunk to act as a practice pair of bolts for our anchor building class. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Jo has tied two slings to a tree trunk to act as a practice pair of bolts for our anchor building class.
Title
Jo has tied two slings to a tree trunk to act as a practice pair of bolts for our anchor building class.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 11:15:17.
Stella ties a clove hitch to the "bolt" while Jo looks on. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella ties a clove hitch to the "bolt" while Jo looks on.
Title
Stella ties a clove hitch to the "bolt" while Jo looks on.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 11:30:46.
Jo sets up her preferred rappelling configuration. Her preferred friction hitch is an autoblock that slides easily when un-loaded. In this case the hitch keeps the brake side of the rope controlled and doubles as a backup brake.
Jo sets up her preferred rappelling configuration.
Title
Jo sets up her preferred rappelling configuration.
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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 12:33:01.
Jo demonstrates a rappel.
Jo demonstrates a rappel.
Title
Jo demonstrates a rappel.
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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 12:38:33.
Class 2 walk up the back-side of TJ Swan.
Class 2 walk up the back-side of TJ Swan.
Title
Class 2 walk up the back-side of TJ Swan.
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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 12:55:56.
Jo crawls down the Class 3 approach to the top of our climb. Although Jo invited me to walk to the top with her, she asked me not to follow her down these Class 3 ledges to the precipice. Company policy.
Jo crawls down the Class 3 approach to the top of our climb.
Title
Jo crawls down the Class 3 approach to the top of our climb.
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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 12:59:26.
Jo sets up a top-rope anchor at the top of TJ Swan wall. Crystal Crag is in the background.
Jo sets up a top-rope anchor at the top of TJ Swan wall.
Title
Jo sets up a top-rope anchor at the top of TJ Swan wall.
Exposure
, at
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 13:01:01.
Jo tosses down the rope. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Jo tosses down the rope.
Title
Jo tosses down the rope.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 13:04:58.
Don't mess with me! Stella is ready for her mock lead climb. She will dress the red rope at each quick-draw as if she's lead-climbing the route and then set up a top-rope anchor at the top of the climb. But, she'll always be on belay from a top-rope (blue rope) and a second anchor already installed earlier by Jo. So, there is no risk of a lead fall.
Don't mess with me!
Title
Don't mess with me!
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 13:58:24.
Stella steps onto the route while Bill belays. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella steps onto the route while Bill belays.
Title
Stella steps onto the route while Bill belays.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 13:59:42.
Stella looks for good foot holds. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella looks for good foot holds.
Title
Stella looks for good foot holds.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
64 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:03:38.
Stella tries to move to the right on the wall. This wall had fewer holds than the wall at Clark Canyon, and the metamorphic rock was less grippy when smearing. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella tries to move to the right on the wall.
Title
Stella tries to move to the right on the wall.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:06:16.
Stella makes her move to the right. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella makes her move to the right.
Title
Stella makes her move to the right.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
82 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:12:08.
Stella is almost in position to start building her anchor. Bill belays below. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Stella is almost in position to start building her anchor.
Title
Stella is almost in position to start building her anchor.
Exposure
50, ¹⁄₂₈₀₀ 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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:13:30.
Stella finds the top resting spot and starts to build her anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Stella finds the top resting spot and starts to build her anchor.
Title
Stella finds the top resting spot and starts to build her anchor.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:16:28.
Jo checks Stella's anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Jo checks Stella's anchor.
Title
Jo checks Stella's anchor.
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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:24:11.
Bill gets his turn. Jo reminds me to get the anchor set up on the ground, then carry it properly assembled up the wall. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill gets his turn.
Title
Bill gets his turn.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:40:54.
Bill prepares to place the 2nd quickdraw. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill prepares to place the 2nd quickdraw.
Title
Bill prepares to place the 2nd quickdraw.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
44 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:49:41.
Bill prepares to traverse to the right on the wall. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Bill prepares to traverse to the right on the wall.
Title
Bill prepares to traverse to the right on the wall.
Exposure
50, ¹⁄₂₄₀₀ 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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:52:48.
Bill assembles his anchor under Jo's watchful eye. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Bill assembles his anchor under Jo's watchful eye.
Title
Bill assembles his anchor under Jo's watchful eye.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
44 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:56:06.
Frank keeps the rope nice and tight. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank keeps the rope nice and tight.
Title
Frank keeps the rope nice and tight.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
44 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 14:57:16.
Frank's turn to climb and set the anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank's turn to climb and set the anchor.
Title
Frank's turn to climb and set the anchor.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
44 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:12:24.
Frank works his way up the crack. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank works his way up the crack.
Title
Frank works his way up the crack.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
66 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:22:57.
Frank climbs to the left of the route. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank climbs to the left of the route.
Title
Frank climbs to the left of the route.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
66 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:24:55.
Frank makes a big step. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank makes a big step.
Title
Frank makes a big step.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length
66 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:25:21.
Frank traverses right on the wall. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank traverses right on the wall.
Title
Frank traverses right on the wall.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:26:49.
Frank makes his traverse to the right side. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Frank makes his traverse to the right side.
Title
Frank makes his traverse to the right side.
Exposure
50, ¹⁄₃₀₀₀ 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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:26:57.
Frank trusts his PAS (Personal Anchor System) to hold him to the wall while he sets the top-rope anchor. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank trusts his PAS (Personal Anchor System) to hold him to the wall while he sets the top-rope anchor.
Title
Frank trusts his PAS (Personal Anchor System) to hold him to the wall while he sets the top-rope anchor.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:30:04.
Frank is lowered. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Frank is lowered.
Title
Frank is lowered.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/9.0
Focal Length
34 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 15:38:44.
Jo demonstrates use of Trango Beta Stick EVO, a commonly-used stick clip. This tool in theory allows one to place the first quick-draw or two from the ground, avoiding the risk of a ground fall when low on a lead climb. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.
Jo demonstrates use of Trango Beta Stick EVO, a commonly-used stick clip.
Title
Jo demonstrates use of Trango Beta Stick EVO, a commonly-used stick clip.
Exposure
100, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
36 mm
Camera and Lens
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 16:01:27.
Bill, Frank, and Stella above TJ Lake. Crystal Crag is in the background. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Bill, Frank, and Stella above TJ Lake.
Title
Bill, Frank, and Stella above TJ Lake.
Exposure
50, ¹⁄₁₁₀₀ 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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 16:17:34.
Crystal Crag at sunset from Lake George.
Crystal Crag at sunset from Lake George.
Title
Crystal Crag at sunset from Lake George.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
90 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 16:43:58.
Stella, Jo, and Frank at Lake George after a half-day of anchor-building and climbing.
Stella, Jo, and Frank at Lake George after a half-day of anchor-building and climbing.
Title
Stella, Jo, and Frank at Lake George after a half-day of anchor-building and climbing.
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
Datetime
Image captured on September 29, 2022 at 16:44:11.
Frank, Stella, and Bill at Lake George. Photo courtesy of Joann Garbarini.
Frank, Stella, and Bill at Lake George.
Title
Frank, Stella, and Bill at Lake George.
Exposure
50, ¹⁄₁₄₀₀ 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
