Yesterday Ryan, Mike, and I climbed at Cochise Stronghold down by Tombstone. I know I say it almost every time I go climbing with good company, but it really was one of my best days ever. We climbed on the Sheepshead formation, and did a route called Ewephoria (5.8). It is five pitches, and super fun.
Mike in front of the Sheepshead. There are several good routes on this dome. I want to go back and do Peacemaker (5.10a). Ewephoria is on the left side in the picture.
Here's Mike showing proper friction technique. Notice the penalty slack in the rope. That's what you get when you have such a great cutting sense of humor while standing on flat ground (just kidding Mike).
Mike following Ryan, and trailing a rope for me to follow.
Me and my boy Ryan.
Ryan following the last pitch, and making the hardest move of the climb in my opinion. This last pitch is one alternative to the top and rates 5.9 I think. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the slight bulge above the footholds tries to push the climber off.
Mike in front of the Sheepshead. There are several good routes on this dome. I want to go back and do Peacemaker (5.10a). Ewephoria is on the left side in the picture.
Here's Mike showing proper friction technique. Notice the penalty slack in the rope. That's what you get when you have such a great cutting sense of humor while standing on flat ground (just kidding Mike).
Mike following Ryan, and trailing a rope for me to follow.
Me and my boy Ryan.
Ryan following the last pitch, and making the hardest move of the climb in my opinion. This last pitch is one alternative to the top and rates 5.9 I think. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the slight bulge above the footholds tries to push the climber off.
2 comments:
Looks fantastic--one of my most favorite places I have climbed. Great pictures!
Your pictures came out great. I would love to do it again.
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