Me, Mandel, Jason, Carla and Sylvan.    Gunks -- 8/4/04 and 8/6/04

Defeated in my first attempt to lead Retribution. Was it really seven falls on the green alien?    Gunks -- 8/4/04

Carla on lead.    Gunks -- 8/4/04

Me and Mandel.    Gunks -- 8/4/04 and 8/6/04

Mandel resting at the base of the cliff.    Gunks -- 8/4/04 and 8/6/04

Pulling the crux of Retribution. Led the climb on this attempt, but had to hang twice on gear. At 5.10b this is the hardest rated trad climb I've ever led. Though some onsite leads like Ancient Art, CCK Direct and MF felt harder and more committing.    Gunks -- 8/6/04

An interesting juxtaposition of billboards on route 17.    Liberty, NY -- 8/6/04