2. 2006

Smith Rock, OR

Climbing and walking the Monkey Face Highline.
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Lilies in the garden at Kelsey's family's place in Portland.
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Lilies in the garden at Kelsey's family's place in Portland.

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  • Lilies in the garden at Kelsey's family's place in Portland.
  • Kelsey steps out on an overhanging point at Smith Rock.
  • A view of the great climbing at Smith, with Kelsey just getting off the ground.
  • The Monkey Face! An intense tower overhanging on all sides, and quite a great climb.
  • Kelsey and Casey and the second pitch of the <i>Pioneer Route 5.7 A1</i> on the Monkey.
  • Kelsey follows, with his first big exposure opening up beneath.
  • Jugging a rope is a strenuous activity, especially for those who haven't done it much before.
  • Kelsey was worked, both mentally and physically, when he finally reached the mouth of the Monkey.
  • Casey gives of a big grin, happy to be high.
  • The mouth of the Monkey, a comfortable hangout before the grippingly exposed pitch to the top.
  • Another "Rough Life" shot. I have quite a few of these...
  • We rigged the Monkey Face Highline, one of the simplest highline riggings I have done. Here's Casey padding the edge before I lowered out and crossed this strand of webbing to work the rigging on the other side.
  • After the rigging, Casey wanted to try a couple walks before we headed back down the cliffs to walk again tomorrow.
  • The day after rigging, we headed up to walk the line. Casey's dad contacted the newspaper, and a reporter headed up to shoot some pictures and talk with us. We made the newspaper!
  • Casey speaks with a reporter about the challenges and rewards of highlining.
  • As this group of climbers headed higher and higher, both Casey and I made the walk across to the Monkey's mouth.
  • Here's a clean catch for Casey.
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