Mountain Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski

Matthew Fienup > Favorite Photographs

All images taken by Matthew Fienup, copyright Earthworks Imagery. To see more images visit: www.EarthworksImagery.com
Self Portrait: bouldering at Mugu Rock
Self Portrait: bouldering at Mugu Rock
 1
Photo by Marisa Fienup.
Photo by Marisa Fienup.
 1
Matthew & Marisa Fienup
Matthew & Marisa Fienup
 1
copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC
copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC
 0
copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks Imagery
copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks Imagery
 8
copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks Imagery
copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks Imagery
 0
Juvenile Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis). Los Angeles, Calif.
Juvenile Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus…
 3
Another view of this incredible animal!
Another view of this incredible animal!
 1
Marisa Fienup enjoys perfect laybacking on the Maine mega-classic "Old Town."
Marisa Fienup enjoys perfect laybacking on the…
 1
Marisa Fienup nears the top of "Old Town," in Acadia National Park, Maine.
Marisa Fienup nears the top of "Old Town," in A…
 1
Juvenile Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus)
Juvenile Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus)
 0
Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)
Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)
 1
The incomparable Marisa Fienup. Kalorama Wall, Ventura.
The incomparable Marisa Fienup. Kalorama Wall,…
 2
Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)
Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)
 4
Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)
Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)
 1
Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)
Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)
 1
Future rock climber: Bryson James Fienup<br> Born: January 2, 2007<br> Weight: 7lbs, 7oz
Future rock climber: Bryson James Fienup Born:…
 1
Look at that grip!!<br> <br> Climber: Bryson James Fienup
Look at that grip!! Climber: Bryson James Fi…
 2
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)
 1
Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)
Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)
 1
Matthew Fienup with one of his subjects
Matthew Fienup with one of his subjects
 1
Growing up FAST!!
Growing up FAST!!
 1
Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag 2007<br> Crag Clean-Up at Lizards Mouth
Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag 2007 Crag Clean-Up at…
 0
Jim Fienup (Bloomington, Illinois)
Jim Fienup (Bloomington, Illinois)
 0
InsideOUT
InsideOUT
 0
Bryson James Fienup, 6 months old
Bryson James Fienup, 6 months old
 1
Rock Climbing in Iowa, on the McKay home wall.
Rock Climbing in Iowa, on the McKay home wall.
 1
This is likely the worst anchor I've ever seen. The yellow "webbing" in the photo is actually a strap from the climber's SUV roof-rack. It's hard to see in this photo, but 2 rubber-ized hooks on the two ends of the strap are hooked through the left-hand carabiner.<br> <br> The anchor is completely non-redundant and relies on the stitching that attaches the rubber-ized hooks to the ends of the strap. And that quick-draw?<br> <br> At least they padded the edge to protect the strap from abrasion.
This is likely the worst anchor I've ever seen.…
 2
Crag Clean Up at Lizard's Mouth
Crag Clean Up at Lizard's Mouth
 0
October 13, 2007<br> Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag Event at Lizard's Mouth<br> <br> Our 9th consecutive event!! And 75 people braved the wet, foggy weather to help with the clean-up. Many thanks to everyone involved, including these 45 smiling folks who stayed until the very end.
October 13, 2007 Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag Even…
 0
Bryson Fienup dreams of a First Ascent.
Bryson Fienup dreams of a First Ascent.
 0
Hands that tell a story...
Hands that tell a story...
 1
At just 14 months old (and after eyeing the route for a few weeks), Bryson decided it was time to climb!!!
At just 14 months old (and after eyeing the rou…
 0
Bryson - 18 months old (July 2008)
Bryson - 18 months old (July 2008)
 1
Has anyone noticed the crazy abundance of Praying Mantis this year in Southern California? This one's a male.
Has anyone noticed the crazy abundance of Prayi…
 1
Female Praying Mantis
Female Praying Mantis
 0
Paradise bound...bouldering on the remote West-end of Catalina Island.
Paradise bound...bouldering on the remote West-…
 3
Footprint from an endemic (and threatened) Island Fox, taken on a beach on the remote West-end of Catalina Island.
Footprint from an endemic (and threatened) Isla…
 3
Bryson's first climbing helmet (February 2009, 2 years old)
Bryson's first climbing helmet (February 2009,…
 1
March 15, 2009
March 15, 2009
 1
April 18th marked the return of the Lizards Mouth Clean-Up, following 2 consecutive brush fires which closed the area to climbing (and cleaning). Forty-five individuals donated their time & energy, and the site continues to look better and better. Thank you to everyone involved!
April 18th marked the return of the Lizards Mou…
 0
Must be the time of year...I'm seeing these creatures all over the place.
Must be the time of year...I'm seeing these cre…
 2
Bryson's first climbing trip--San Ysidro Canyon, August 9, 2009...age 2-1/2 years.
Bryson's first climbing trip--San Ysidro Canyon…
 1
2-1/2 year old Bryson enjoys the stellar climbing at Bishops Peak, in San Luis Obispo. (September 2009)
2-1/2 year old Bryson enjoys the stellar climbi…
 2
Another future climber:<br> Wesley Fienup<br> born October 20, 2009<br> <br> ...so blessed!
Another future climber: Wesley Fienup born Oc…
 1
Bryson, nearly three years old, gets a belay from his grandmother, in San Ysidro Canyon.
Bryson, nearly three years old, gets a belay fr…
 1
An important first: at just 4 weeks old, Wesley accompanies the family on a climbing outing.
An important first: at just 4 weeks old, Wesley…
 1
Living the good life in Ventura.
Living the good life in Ventura.
 1
One of the great privileges of my guiding career was a day spent with 84 year-old Steve and his 4 year-old great granddaughter, Hanna. Unbelievably awesome!
One of the great privileges of my guiding caree…
 2
A little jaunt with the boys up Rattlesnake Canyon, in Joshua Tree National Park. (New Year's Eve 2012/13)
A little jaunt with the boys up Rattlesnake Can…
 1
Bryson & Wesley hangin' out in San Ysidro Canyon. (January 2013)
Bryson & Wesley hangin' out in San Ysidro Canyo…
 1
Wesley takes it all in at Rose Falls, in the Sespe drainage of Los Padres National Forest. (Spring 2013)
Wesley takes it all in at Rose Falls, in the Se…
 0
Rose Falls, at low water. Los Padres National Forest.
Rose Falls, at low water. Los Padres National F…
 1
Bryson & Wesley below Rose Falls, Los Padres National Forest. (Spring 2013)
Bryson & Wesley below Rose Falls, Los Padres Na…
 0
Matthew & the boys at Piedra Blanca, Los Padres National Forest. (Spring 2013)
Matthew & the boys at Piedra Blanca, Los Padres…
 1
Bryson & Wesley soaking up the freshies in Mammoth. The mountain received nearly 50 inches of snow during a long-weekend at the end of March.
Bryson & Wesley soaking up the freshies in Mamm…
 0
Bryson & Wesley indulge in their favorite edible plant. San Ysidro trail, Santa Barbara.
Bryson & Wesley indulge in their favorite edibl…
 1
The boys pose atop the world's coolest crag--Dome Rock, in the Southern Sierra.
The boys pose atop the world's coolest crag--Do…
 1
The boys scrambled 1,400 vertical feet up a steep ridge to nab the summit of Sentinel Peak, in the Southern Sierra. Dome Rock and the Needles are visible in the background.
The boys scrambled 1,400 vertical feet up a ste…
 1
The family spent an amazing January day climbing at the base of the Captain. Bryson (age 8) and Wesley (age 5) got their first taste of Yosemite crack climbing.<br> <br> A cool footnote: 1,500 feet above us and around the corner to the right, Tommy and Kevin are working the crux pitch 15 on the Dawn Wall.
The family spent an amazing January day climbin…
 0
Wesley shows how its done, on Meilee at Lizard's Mouth.
Wesley shows how its done, on Meilee at Lizard'…
 0
Wesley gives his older brother Bryson the critical foot beta on Meilee, at Lizard's Mouth.
Wesley gives his older brother Bryson the criti…
 2
Dome Rock (July 2017)
Dome Rock (July 2017)
 0
Dome Rock (July 2017)
Dome Rock (July 2017)
 0
Bryson and Wesley enjoy one of the great rest day activities in the Upper Kern River Canyon around the Needles. Nobe Young Creek is home to some of the finest natural water slides and plunge pools. (Summer 2017)
Bryson and Wesley enjoy one of the great rest d…
 0
It's like losing a member of the family. (Dome Rock, California)
It's like losing a member of the family. (Dome…
 0
Wesley, at just 8 years old, sits in the Notch on the Rostrum, Yosemite National Park.
Wesley, at just 8 years old, sits in the Notch…
 0
The Notch Route on the Rostrum might be our favorite family outing to date in Yosemite. It allowed us to completely escape the New Years' crowd and provided a safe environment for our boys (8 and 10 years old) to experience some real Yosemite exposure.
The Notch Route on the Rostrum might be our fav…
 0
Bryson & Wesley (12 and 9 years old in this photo) descend toward the airy cable traverse of Roc du Vent, in the French Alps.
Bryson & Wesley (12 and 9 years old in this pho…
 0
Roc du Vent, Beaufortain, French Alps (July 2019)
Roc du Vent, Beaufortain, French Alps (July 2019)
 0
Braving 28 degree air and 32 degree water for a winter trip up the Narrows. Zion National Park.January 2020.
Braving 28 degree air and 32 degree water for a…
 0
Lower Red Cave, Mount Carmel, outside Zion National Park (January 2020)
Lower Red Cave, Mount Carmel, outside Zion Nati…
 0
The newest member of our family was born on November 2, 2019. Sierra is shown here at 15 weeks.
The newest member of our family was born on Nov…
 2
Wesley (10 years old) and Bryson (13 years old) pose with Sierra at Lookout Beach in Summerland.
Wesley (10 years old) and Bryson (13 years old)…
 0
June 20 was a moonless night atop Dome Rock. Simply spectacular.
June 20 was a moonless night atop Dome Rock. Si…
 0
BELAY 4U
BELAY 4U
 1
Man, they grow up fast! Wesley (11 years old) and Bryson (13 years old) on a Fall climbing outing in Pinnacles National Park.
Man, they grow up fast! Wesley (11 years old) a…
 0
Alabama Hills (December 2020)
Alabama Hills (December 2020)
 0
Bryson takes a lap on the Shark's Fin, in the Alabama Hills (December 2020)
Bryson takes a lap on the Shark's Fin, in the A…
 1
Crag Dog selfie <br> (Sierra at Bishop's Peak in San Luis Obispo)
Crag Dog selfie (Sierra at Bishop's Peak in…
 0
Wesley (13 y.o.) and Marisa enjoy a spectacular day atop Lower Gibraltar (January 7, 2023)
Wesley (13 y.o.) and Marisa enjoy a spectacular…
 0
Bryson (16 y.o.) and Marisa enjoy a spectacular day atop Lower Gibraltar (January 7, 2023)
Bryson (16 y.o.) and Marisa enjoy a spectacular…
 0
Wesley Fienup, Lower Gibraltar
Wesley Fienup, Lower Gibraltar
 0
Bryson Fienup, Lower Gibraltar
Bryson Fienup, Lower Gibraltar
 0
Bryson (left, 16 y.o.) and Wesley (13 y.o.) enjoy the extraordinary views from atop the route Horst at Sierra de Toix, on Spain's Costa Blanca. Calpe and the Peñon d'Ifach are visible in the background.
Bryson (left, 16 y.o.) and Wesley (13 y.o.) enj…
 1
Welcome

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started