Welcome to THE RUSTY PITON

Grab a cold drink, sit back, and enjoy the photos.

 

Squamish

July, 2005 Squamish, BC. Another trip to climb some "Squish" granite.

Joshua Tree

Dec. 31/04 - Jan 2/05 Joshua Tree National Park, CA. Where else better to ring in the New Year?!
Dec 18-19, 2004 Tollhouse Rock, CA. A great winter destination not far from the Bay Area!
July 6, 2004 Squamish, BC, Canada.  My first (and definitely not last) time climbing there.
Apr. 16-19, 2004 Joshua Tree National Park, again!  We can't seem to get enough of this place.
Mar. 19-22, 2004 Joshua Tree National Park, CA.  Another long weekend at one of my favourite climbing spots
Mar. 12-14, 2004 Pinnacles National Monument.  A weekend of camping and climbing.
Feb 12-16, 2004 Joshua Tree National Park, CA.  President's Day weekend
Feb. 8, 2004 Pinnacles National Monument, CA.  So nice to be climbing outside again!
Nov. 27-30, 2003 Joshua Tree National Park, CA.  Thanksgiving weekend of climbing!
Oct. 19, 2003 Daff Dome, in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite N.P., CA
Sept. 28, 2003 Green Phantom Rock, in Donner Summit area, near Lake Tahoe, CA.
July 26, 2003 Goat Rock and Indian Rock, in Castle Rock State Park, Saratoga CA.
June 15, 2003 Goat Rock, in Castle Rock State Park, Saratoga CA.

 

Links to other webpages:

Farewell to Spring Amy Jordan's personal webpage.  She has an extensive gallery of pictures from different locales.
Climbingjtree.com Great site with lots of information about this awesome climbing destination.  Check this site out before your next trip to Joshua Tree.
Rockclimbing.com Very active site with interesting forums and articles.
ClimbingBayArea.com Routes and beta for numerous Bay Area climbs.
Tradgirl Rec.climbing's home on the Net.  Great FAQ and interesting articles by Dawn Algard.  Seems it hasn't been updated in awhile...
Linda's Home Page Linda Shen's personal webpage.  Sharp, crisp photos, and a little beta here and there.

 

Links to gear suppliers:

gearEXPRESS.com
 
These guys have excellent prices, free shipping for orders over $20, and prompt service.  I have bought a ton of stuff from them and highly recommend them.
REI outlet.com Great deals every now and then on closeout items. Get it delivered to your nearest store and avoid paying shipping.