10 August 2007
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Not quite an alpine start Kerry and Erick on the approach Tioga Lake
Boulder field
Kerry in the plateau
Kerry's artistic shot of me and Erick Top of the third pillar
Not the correct descent route Mono Lake in the distance
Erick and Kerry, pacing off for Cowboy, Indian, Bear Kerry wins the lead! First part of the descent
Erick and Kerry further down the descent First view of the route Start of the route
Looking back up the approach
View from the start Erick The route, 'Regular Route of Third Pillar of Dana' (5.10b)
Kerry not yet on belay Erick following the first pitch Further up
Kerry at the first belay Erick leading Pitch 2
Near the 5.10a flared fingers section
Kerry following Pitch 2
Looking down the chimney of Pitch 4
Kerry coming up Blurry Erick coming up Erick starting Pitch 4
Looking down at the third belay
Crux 5.10b bouldery move above Kerry leading Pitch 5
Erick following Pitch 5
Summit view Erick setting up the group shot
Happy Kerry and Erick Nice lighting Kerry admiring the sunset
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