It takes a lot of trust to climb with these little guys called "camming devices". They jam into the crack and when pulling on them (falling) they put forces on either side of the crack and stay there (catch your fall). It takes some practice to place them and determine the right rock quality. #nobolts #tradclimbing #rockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbingsandiego #joshuatree #joshuatreerockclimbing #crackclimbing #climbingclasses #climbingworkshops #teachrockclimbing #rockclimbingschool @shepherdimages

It takes a lot of trust to climb with these little guys called "camming devices". They jam into the crack and when pulling on them (falling) they put forces on either side of the crack and stay there (catch your fall). It takes some practice to place them and determine the right rock quality. #nobolts #tradclimbing #rockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbingsandiego #joshuatree #joshuatreerockclimbing #crackclimbing #climbingclasses #climbingworkshops #teachrockclimbing #rockclimbingschool @shepherdimages

"Coarse and Buggy" – mega classic in Joshua Tree. Great stemming and lie backing moves lead to the top of this 90feet/25m climb. My feet are pushing in the opposite direction than my right hand ("lie back" move). Also, I use my left hand palm to support my right hand tiny finger hold (mix of "lie back" and "stemming" move). One of my favorite moves because I have to trust my skill. I am scared to slip and pop off from my position (lie backing is known for quick/catapult like falls) So I'd rather climb up. No time to picture consequences of a slip. Float or fall. Always a learning experience @shepherdimages @chillino_rock_climbing #rockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #joshuatreerockclimbing #guidedclimbing #grottoclimbing #klettern #rockclimb #rockclimbingsandiego #pushyourlimits #joshuatree #california

"Coarse and Buggy" - mega classic in Joshua Tree. Great stemming and lie backing moves lead to the top of this 90feet/25m climb. My feet are pushing in the opposite direction than my right hand ("lie back" move). Also, I use my left hand palm to support my right hand tiny finger hold (mix of "lie back" and "stemming" move). One of my favorite moves because I have to trust my skill. I am scared to slip and pop off from my position (lie backing is known for quick/catapult like falls) So I'd rather climb up. No time to picture consequences of a slip. Float or fall. Always a learning experience @shepherdimages @chillino_rock_climbing #rockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #joshuatreerockclimbing #guidedclimbing #grottoclimbing #klettern #rockclimb #rockclimbingsandiego #pushyourlimits #joshuatree #california

Dreaming big after 25 pitches! Mike D. and I still energized on our 40 pitch adventure in Joshua Tree. 15hours of nonstop moving, 35 roped pitches, 5 pitches free solo, tons and tons of scrambling and many many rappels. All this with one of the best climbing partners I have had… "Yeah Mike, let's get it done!" Great energy, super psyche, always pushing limits, endless exploring, living dreams #rockclimbing #joshuatree #longdays #40pitchchallenge #chillinorockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #pushyourlimits burritos provided by @sashcherry … Many thanks they kept energy levels up ;)

Dreaming big after 25 pitches! Mike D. and I still energized on our 40 pitch adventure in Joshua Tree. 15hours of nonstop moving, 35 roped pitches, 5 pitches free solo, tons and tons of scrambling and many many rappels. All this with one of the best climbing partners I have had... "Yeah Mike, let's get it done!" Great energy, super psyche, always pushing limits, endless exploring, living dreams #rockclimbing #joshuatree #longdays #40pitchchallenge #chillinorockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #pushyourlimits burritos provided by @sashcherry ... Many thanks they kept energy levels up ;)