2005-02-26 Lead School Make-up Day

We had a great day at Lost Bandanna Wall.

Sunday, February 27, 2005

Instructor: Wayne
Helpers: Rogil, Richard, Paul, Grant, Kathy
Students: Mark, Darren, Elissa, Peter, "Human Juke Box" Bob, "Joe Tri-Cam" Dave
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Students begin the hike to Lost Bandanna Wall. Posted by Hello


With Four Peaks shrouded with clouds in the background, Rogil and Dave rappel off an anchor they set for the students to use. Posted by Hello


A magical pile of boulders is downhill from Lost Bandanna Wall. Posted by Hello


The flowers were beautiful near the bottom of Spectrum. Posted by Hello


We got to enjoy some great wildflowers. Posted by Hello


Wayne and Paul discuss techniques. Posted by Hello


Wayne and Elissa demonstrate the Lead School aid climbing setup. Posted by Hello


Grant and Wayne relax and observe. Posted by Hello


Darren aids an off-width. Posted by Hello


Paul, Mark, and Bruce look happy. Posted by Hello


A student aids on Spectrum. Posted by Hello


Elissa belays patiently. Posted by Hello


Darren belays Mark. Posted by Hello


Mark gets ready to place a piece of protection. Posted by Hello


Clouds show up on the horizon. Posted by Hello


The desert is very green. Posted by Hello


Marc nears the top. Brittlebush and chuparosa are in the foreground. Posted by Hello


Marc reaches the top. Posted by Hello


There was one poppy near Spectrum. Posted by Hello


Students are in the foreground; Wayne has a coat on his head in the background. Posted by Hello


A huge saguaro had recently fallen near the trail. Posted by Hello


The trail still showed evidence of the recent rains. Posted by Hello


Class participants hike back to the cars. Posted by Hello