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But what do the nuts and cams actually *look* like Geoff. Careful, this is a trick question.

Yes indeed, a complete rack I found at the base of Canary, just hanging there all lonely like on the tree. Though I'm not a fan of your cams, describe it then come get it. John

Great photos! Thanks for posting! Congratulations!

Scott, damned if you haven't found a wormhole that lets you be on every conceivable summit at once! And damned fine work Jimbo. Why don't you just go split like Ale here?

Not fair... Great effort you guys! June is looking good! Can't wait to bust out of my forced hiatus from skiing! Thanks for the TR!

Funny anecdote Mark! Did you at least wear your knee pads?

Excellent recommendations e eryone, and Dane thanks for including the cragging thoughts. I remember R n' I or Climbing Mag publishing something on obscure multi-pitch options in the valley. Anyone have a good one they did in the 5.9 range, as an altertnative to the more crowded classics?

Yes, my second trip to Yosemite. The first trip we climbed Half Dome, RNWF. This trip the list is. 1) Royal Arches; 2) Nutcracker; 3) E. Butt El Cap; 4) CPF of Middle Cath; 5) Lost Arrow Tip; and 5) misc. Cragging we'll be there 5/22 thru 5/30. Any comments or useful tips on any of these routes that you care to share? Thanks!

A great example is the walk off from 8 mile butress. I did the tree route for the first time yesterday and while the climb was excellent, I was definetly not stoked on what my feet were doing to the soil on the way down. You can do two double rope raps down Mr. Tremendous, avoiding further erosion on 8 Mile Butt.

Honestly and truly, I don't mean to take away from your OS solo climb, but: What do your parents think? All free soloists eventually die doing it. Just curious, that's all...

To begin that crux traverse feels sooo comitting, roped or otherwise. nice job!

Good times! Next time, be sure to do the 2nd pitch of Honkey's. IMO it is still the best pitch of climbing at Clem's.

Ooh! Pre-spray!

Or you can rappel SCW.

True, the edges are polished. But that only adds to the mystique. And yes, that 2nd pitch is outstanding and such a great feature for new trad leaders.

There are edges on the wall that you're missing then. Keep an eye out for them. I bet you're even using them as handholds without realizing they make great foot holds too. MW chimney is soooo classic!

And big bros are total overkill for Damnation. The entitre route protects nicely with small and medium cams. In the chimney portion, when in doubt, look over your left shoulder for abundant pro opps.

Why are you smearing on the midway chimney? It's full of bucket holds and edges.

I'd say Yard Art to top of peek-a-boo tower is an awesome 5.9 link-up

Nice! Another cool link-up in that area is Mr.Tremendous (2p, 5.9, 5.10b). The 2nd pitch of Tremendous is indeed tremendous! Scramble up a couple hundred feet, and climb Hello Kitty (2p, 5.9+). Scramble up a couple hundred feet and spend the rest of your afternoon on upper 8 Mile Buttress. Awesome new routes up there!

Actually you weren't alone on OS at all. Sounds like you were joined by more than a few blood sucking arachnids.

nice job Aaron and Dan! Mid-winter that gully is even more fun. I love that foto of Aaron on the summit! Such a cool summit. And though it may look like a thorn, we actually climbed the Bone! Good times. Outer Space and Orbit are next for you!

So true Kyle. Moderators, can you please re-badassify this posting please?

Thanks Geoff! And maybe Lord Albert Winchester can give a clinic on pipe smoking and how to get laid.