The Gong Show and Iris Slab, September 7, 2024

One possible felled tree to cross Rock Creek. I got one-third of the way out on this log and got weak-kneed before backing off carefully. Too much risk of injury should I lose my balance, and without sufficient width or being able to touch the stream bed with my poles, I felt it too likely I'd get dizzy trying to cross on it.

One possible felled tree to cross Rock Creek.

Title: One possible felled tree to cross Rock Creek.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 11:27:35 AM.

$Instead I followed Frank and Stella on this compound fracture that offered more security.$

Instead I followed Frank and Stella on this compound fracture that offered more security. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Instead I followed Frank and Stella on this compound fracture that offered more security.

Title: Instead I followed Frank and Stella on this compound fracture that offered more security.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 56 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 7, 2024 at 11:34:02 AM.

Stella climbs up to the Gong Show wall. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Stella climbs up to the Gong Show wall.

Title: Stella climbs up to the Gong Show wall.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/9.0
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 7, 2024 at 11:47:56 AM.

Frank sets out nuts and cams for practice placing protection on the many cracks in this wall.

Frank sets out nuts and cams for practice placing protection on the many cracks in this wall.

Title: Frank sets out nuts and cams for practice placing protection on the many cracks in this wall.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₂₅ 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 7, 2024 at 12:07:12 PM.

View down to Rock Creek Road from The Gong Show Wall.

View down to Rock Creek Road from The Gong Show Wall.

Title: View down to Rock Creek Road from The Gong Show Wall.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 10.4-37.1 mm f/1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 12:31:54 PM.

Frank practices setting up an anchor while Stella looks on.

Frank practices setting up an anchor while Stella looks on.

Title: Frank practices setting up an anchor while Stella looks on.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₀₀ 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 7, 2024 at 12:32:47 PM.

Stella and Bill practice setting clove hitches. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Stella and Bill practice setting clove hitches.

Title: Stella and Bill practice setting clove hitches.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length: 30 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 7, 2024 at 12:50:32 PM.

The Gong Show Wall from below. We spent most of our time at the lowest inside corner of this wall.

The Gong Show Wall from below.

Title: The Gong Show Wall from below.
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 7, 2024 at 2:15:47 PM.

Gong Show Wall close-up. Can you spot two climbers on the wall?

Gong Show Wall close-up.

Title: Gong Show Wall close-up.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 83 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 2:16:41 PM.

Young guy with pack crosses my fright log without hesitation.

Young guy with pack crosses my fright log without hesitation.

Title: Young guy with pack crosses my fright log without hesitation.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 2:23:15 PM.

Frank and Stella do a scoot-sit across this log.

Frank and Stella do a scoot-sit across this log.

Title: Frank and Stella do a scoot-sit across this log.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length: 33 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 2:32:26 PM.

Bouldering practice at Big Meadow Campground.

Bouldering practice at Big Meadow Campground.

Title: Bouldering practice at Big Meadow Campground.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 84 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 2:34:56 PM.

Frank and Stella head toward Iris Slab from Iris Meadow.

Frank and Stella head toward Iris Slab from Iris Meadow.

Title: Frank and Stella head toward Iris Slab from Iris Meadow.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 36 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 7, 2024 at 2:58:49 PM.

I cross Rock Creek on two logs. Even though the logs are narrower than the large tree trunk earlier, the two logs make balancing much easier. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

I cross Rock Creek on two logs.

Title: I cross Rock Creek on two logs.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/6.3
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 7, 2024 at 3:02:05 PM.

Bill and Stella cross Rock Creek. The right-hand log functions as a railing. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Bill and Stella cross Rock Creek.

Title: Bill and Stella cross Rock Creek.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/5.0
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 7, 2024 at 3:02:35 PM.