When it’s too hot to boulder, we boulder anyway, but sometimes we retreat into the high Sierra instead.
Here are some uncharacteristic pictures of scenery, hiking, traditional climbing, and even some alpine adventures from the summer.
A Sierra Nevada sunsetTaking in the view on pitch two of The Trough on Tahquitz RockAlpine start for Lone Pine Peak (upper left)Summit of Crystal Crag via Crystal CorridorThe downclimb to Crystal CragGem Lake on the approach trail to Bear Creek SpireThe final push towards the Bear Creek Spire summit via The Northeast RidgeViews down the valley from the SpireThe beautiful but mosquito infested (not pictured) hike outThe massif (with Bear Creek Spire farthest back and left)