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Please enjoy these images from the best and most active adventure photographers in the climbing world.

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Cassar Jewelers ClimbFest 2008 Gallery
Photos by Devaki Murch - The 2008 ClimbFest event brought together artists and authors to share their passion for the mountains through art and literature with the local Ogden, Utah Community. Jeff Lowe and Ogden Climbing Parks hosted guests: Lynn Hill, John Bachar, Warren Macdonald, Pete Takeda, Dick Dorworth, Ron Olevsky, and Jeff Long (just to name a few) for a weekend to celebrate Mountain Adventure. CLICK HERE to read the recap
 
Mt. Alberta's North Face in Winter
In late March, Vince Anderson and Steve House climbed a new route on the north face of Mt. Alberta in the Canadian Rockies—the first time this legendary face has been ascended in full winter conditions. House has generously provided this slide show to give a taste of the adventure. All photos and captions courtesy of Steve House. Read more about the ascent HERE
 
Easter Bouldering at Albarracin
Photos by David Balcells — www.canpirra.com Albarracin is the Spanish bouldering mecca with excellent orange sandstone cracks, slabs, roofs, featured with pockets, sloppers and crimps. This year we decided to have our easter vacation in Albarracin. So we packed up everything in our old caravan and headed for a full week of bouldering in the middle of March when the weather is cold and dry. The bouldering is located near Teruel in northwest Spain, on a high plateau at around 4000 feet.
 
Ko Lao Liang - Paradise in Thailand
Photos by Gerhard Schaar — On my second trip to the limestone wonderland of Thailand, I started off at the mecca of Ton Sai. After only a couple nights I moved on to Ko Lao Liang which is a great little resort and more quiet. Not far from here is Koh Yao Noi, one huge perfect beach with the adjacent cliffs. After ten days it was time to move on again. Back in Ton Sai, for a few days then to Chiang Mai for a few days of climbing at the Crazy Horse Buttress. Then to a new place, Chiang Daeng, to check out some newly established lines. At the nearby village, we witnessed some real Thai culture, soon to vanish as the the old generation passes away. A great experience and so different to the super touristy south.
 
The Spot Bouldering Series Season III Finals Gallery
Photos courtesy of thespotgym.com - In a competition fit for the Coliseum, The Spot Bouldering Gym hosted the final bouldering comp of the season: The Gladiator Season Finals. The series, with previous events Psychedelia, Night of the Rising Sun, and The Gun Show, wrapped up on March 15, 2008. Climbers ranged in age from 7 to 40+ and competed in recreational, intermediate, advanced, and open categories. Chief Routesetter Justen Sjong said, “The competition went really well. We set about 45 problems and had about 90 competitors.” READ the RECAP by Andrea Sutherland
 
Spring Break at Joshua Tree
Photos by Andrew Chasteen — A trip into the west is a welcomed treat for a trio of rock-hungry Midwesterners. Jeremy Collins, Jarod Sickler and I had resolved to brave the LA smog for a chance to crag in the clear skies and desert rocks of Joshua Tree National Park and the San Jacinto Mountains; AKA Tahquitz. An old, used guide was loaned our way and pointed us in the direction of such classics as Loose Lady, Hot Rocks, Left Ski Track, Clean and Jerk, Walk on the Wild Side, and The Vampire. Five days later, we tucked tail and headed back home with aching bodies and a couple of photos to share.
 
2008 Red Rock Rendezvous
Photos by John Evans — This is not your typical climbing festival. Over 500 people participated in the climbing clinics taught by guides and some of the worlds best climbers. Over 1000 people attended the festival with folks traveling from across the country and around the world. Presented by Mountain Gear and sponsored by The North Face, the festival returned to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas on March 28-30 to benefit The Access Fund and other local and national non-profit organizations.
 
Red Rocks Sport Climbing
Photos by Richard Crowder Photography — Boulder, Colorado photographer Rich Crowder shows Matt Laessig and Ben Vernon on a handful of great "moderates" and some sweet, steep sport routes at the infamous winter vaction mecca of Red Rocks, located just minutes away from the casinos of Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
Crack Climbing 101: Indian Creek
Photo Gallery by Gerhard Schaar - Austrian climber, globe-trekker and photographer Gerhard Schaar captures the beauty of Utah's splitter paradise on classic pitches like Supercrack (5.10) , 3 A.M. Crack (5.10), Cave Route (5.11-), Scarface (5.11-), Fingers in a Light Socket (5.11+), Swedin Ringle (5.12-) and more.
 
GIMPS ON ICE 2008 - Photo Gallery
Photos by Devaki A. Murch - Paradox Sports brought together 9 gimps, amputees and paraplegics for a stellar weekend in the Uncompahgre Gorge in Ouray, Colorado for the inaugural Gimps on Ice. Climbers came in from San Antonio, British Columbia, Maine, Vermont, Utah and Colorado on March 7, 8, and 9, 2008. The energy was contagious as it always is with Paradox Sports events. It drew inquires from passing climbers who dropped their packs to help us out with a belay. Dedicated volunteers assisted through out the weekend, led by Malcolm Daly, Jim Donini, Angela Donini, Margo Talbot, Kitty Calhoun, Jay Smith, Cory Hind and Annie Whitehouse. READ MORE
 
Windows 2 Hueco
Photos by Emanuel Moosburger — In February 2008, five Austrians: Katharina Saurwein, Anna Stoehr, Lukas Ennemoser, Mark Amann, Emanuel Moosburger, and Dutch climber: Jorg Verhoeven made a three week trip to Hueco Tanks, Texas, where they sent some 100+ problems graded V10 and harder, up to V13 — V11 by the girls!
 
Bolts for Bangalore - Sport Climbing in India
By Gerhard Schaar — www.gerhardschaar.com - Bolts for Bangalore was two-month project in India to train local climbers how to replace unsafe anchors on existing routes and establish some safe new sport climbs. Over 50 remarkable new pitches were climbed in the areas of Badami and Ramanagaram. The new lines define a new standard of climbing in India since most of the old routes have been bolted inadequately. READ MORE ABOUT THE BOLTS FOR BANGALORE PROJECT
 
ABS9 National Championships
Photos by Steve Woodswww.woodsfamilyclimbs.com — On February 16th, the Saturday-night final drew an audience of hundreds to the Spot gym in Boulder, Colorado concluding Season 9 of the American Bouldering Series. Photos of Alex Puccio, Alex Johnson, Paige Claassen, Elizabeth Asher, Tiffany Hensley, Lisa Rands, Paul Robinson, Chris Sharma, Sean McColl, Mark Hobson, Tyler Haack, Keita Mogak and more. READ MORE
 
Midwest Crags by Andrew Chasteen
Oklahoma shooter Andy Chasteen seeks out a variety of outdoor adventure mediums in his work, but the dance between rock and humanity is where his heart lies — eye focuses and shutter clicks. If you are looking, you can find him perched on a distant high point, bush whacking, or hanging from a fixed line in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma or the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas. Find more at AndrewChasteen.com
 
prAna Boulder Flagship Store Opening
After two days of celebration with a sneak peak Tuesday night, and a morning of jovial and thoughtful competition February 13 on a sunny Pearl St. Mall with world class athletes, local outdoor non-profit leaders and community members, prAna’s Boulder Flagship store is buzzing with visitors. prAna’s sneak preview evening was an opportunity for a store capacity of 250 members of Boulder’s outdoor non- profit community, international athletes, media, and yoga teachers to meet. READ MORE
 
Greg Mionske Photography
Boulder, Colorado, photogapher Greg Mionske's passion is bouldering and landscape photography in places like Rocky Mountain National Park and Bishop, California. Mionske is currently planning a five month trek throughout Chile and Argentina starting in December, 2008. He hopes to capture a variety of cultures and document his adventures while traveling throughout the world. For more photos visit: Greg Mionske Photography
 
Jeff Zimmerman Photography
Asheville, North Carolina, Jeff Zimmerman specializes in photographing outdoor adventure sports, and landscapes in the the Appalachian Mountains and the greater ranges. His recent travels include the Peruvian Andes the Dolomites. Jeff hopes his work will be influential in creating a greater awareness of the need to conserve and to protect the habitats that are necessary for us to exist. Visit: www.jeffzimmermanphotography.com
 
California Bouldering
Naugle is an Escondido, California local and Brooks Institute of Photography student with a concentration on sports and outdoor photography, mainly motorsports and rock climbing. He grew up camping and spending lots of time outdoors doing various activities ranging from Tae Kwon Do to dirt bike riding to skateboarding. For more photos by Sean Naugle visit: blackowlphoto.com
 
2008 Golden Piton Award Ceremony at Outdoor Retailer
Photos by Andy MannClimbing Magazine and Marmot held an awards ceremony January 24, to celebrate the recipients of the 2007 Golden Piton Awards. The event, held at the Marmot Booth at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, was a big hit, pulling in climbing fans with ashort film showcasing the winners, and free beer and Marmot/Golden Pitonpint glasses. The presenters were Kevin Riley, of Skram Media, and Matt Samet, editor at Climbing. A special thanks to Marmot, Brian Solano, and to Andy Mann, for taking these shots, as well as all the photographers who donated their images of the winners for the event.
 
National Championships - Momentum Indoor Climbing Gym
Photos by John Evans — JohnEvansPhoto.com — Emily Harrington and Chris Sharma topped very strong fields at last weekend’s comp at Momentum Indoor Climbing Gym, near Salt Lake City to be named adult national champions in lead climbing. Read More; See full results
 
Climbing.com Covershows
4/01/08 - Over 200 animated.gif images. A continually growing collection of covershots from many great photographers and adventurers that graced the homepage over the last few years. Images from Photopost, Hot Flashes, Photo Galleries, Events, Extended Features ... I would like to thank all of our dedicated contributors and uploaders for making Climbing.com what it is today. —Luke Laeser — Climbing.com Online Editor
 
2008 Ouray Ice Festival
23 Photos by John Evans - The action at this years 13th Ouray Ice Festival in southwestern Colorado, January 9-13, presented a mixed-climbing (and spectator) extravaganza featuring ice climbing to a long bolted rock climb, followed by wild moves between two vertically hanging wooden logs, and finally the diving board. Read More
 
Bouldering Media
23 Photos by Ryan Olson — BoulderingMedia.com — Jamie Emerson, Rob D'Anastasio, Angie Payne, Abbey Smith, Alex Puccio, Paul Robinson, Seth Allred, Brian Capps, plus a crew of other strong Front Rangers on some of the sickest testpieces in the west: Rocky Mountain National Park's (RMNP) European Being Human (V12), Tommy's Arete (V7), Deep Puddle Dynmaics (V9), Skipper Roof (V11), in Hueco Tanks, TX The Medal Detector (V6), Uncut Yogi (V6), and Circadian Rhythmn (V13) at Poudre River, Burnout (V12) Walker Ranch, Right Angryman (V10) at Lumpy Ridge, also the Teva Mountain Games and the Red Feather Lakes.
 
Triple Crown 2007 Finale - The Stone Fort
20 Photos by Ryan Olson — BoulderingMedia.com — Lisa Rands and Paul Robinson won the third and final stage of the Triple Crown Bouldering Series at the Stone Fort (aka Little Rock City) near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Robinson swept the series, previously winning the Triple Crown comps at Horse Pens 40 (Alabama) in October and Hound Ears (North Carolina) in November. Californian Lisa Rands, who flew in for this single event, took home first prize at the Stone Fort, while Kate McGinnis, second at the Stone Fort comp, won the women's open series title with a second at Horse Pens 40 and a win at Hound Ears. READ MORE
 
Night of the Rising Sun at the Spot Bouldering Gym
29 photos by Justin Roth - A good comp like this one, at The Spot Bouldering Gym in Boulder, Colorado — Saturday, December 1, 2007, with no finals and no prizes (only giveaways and raffles), is a great time: there’s no pressure; your only prerogative is to climb new routes until pumpitude grounds you, hang out, and then enjoy the provided food and booze. What better way to spend Saturday night? READ THE EVENT RECAP
 
 
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