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Self Portrait: bouldering at Mugu Rock

Self Portrait: bouldering at Mugu Rock

Photo by Marisa Fienup.

Photo by Marisa Fienup.

Matthew & Marisa Fienup

Matthew & Marisa Fienup

copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC

copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC

copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC

copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC

copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC

copyright 2005, Matthew Fienup--Earthworks LLC

Juvenile Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis). Los Angeles, Calif.

Juvenile Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus vi...

Another view of this incredible animal!

Another view of this incredible animal!

Marisa Fienup enjoys perfect laybacking on the Maine mega-classic "Old Town."

Marisa Fienup enjoys perfect laybacking on the Mai...

Marisa Fienup nears the top of "Old Town," in Acadia National Park, Maine.

Marisa Fienup nears the top of "Old Town," in Acad...

Juvenile Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus)

Juvenile Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus)

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

The incomparable Marisa Fienup. Kalorama Wall, Ventura.

The incomparable Marisa Fienup. Kalorama Wall, Ve...

Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)

Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)

Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)

Mountain King Snake (Lampropeltis zonata)

Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)

Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)

Future rock climber: Bryson James Fienup<br />Born: January 2, 2007<br />Weight: 7lbs, 7oz

Future rock climber: Bryson James Fienup
Born: Jan...

Look at that grip!!<br /><br />Climber: Bryson James Fienup

Look at that grip!!

Climber: Bryson James Fienup

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Matthew Fienup with one of his subjects

Matthew Fienup with one of his subjects

Growing up FAST!!

Growing up FAST!!

Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag 2007<br />Crag Clean-Up at Lizards Mouth

Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag 2007
Crag Clean-Up at Liz...

Jim Fienup (Bloomington, Illinois)

Jim Fienup (Bloomington, Illinois)

InsideOUT

InsideOUT

Bryson James Fienup, 6 months old

Bryson James Fienup, 6 months old

Rock Climbing in Iowa, on the McKay home wall.

Rock Climbing in Iowa, on the McKay home wall.

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.

BETA PHOTO: This is likely the worst anchor I've ever seen. T...

Crag Clean Up at Lizard's Mouth

BETA PHOTO: Crag Clean Up at Lizard's Mouth

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 Event at...

Bryson Fienup dreams of a First Ascent.

Bryson Fienup dreams of a First Ascent.

Hands that tell a story...

Hands that tell a story...

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 route ...

Mother's Day 2008

Mother's Day 2008

Bryson - 18 months old (July 2008)

Bryson - 18 months old (July 2008)

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 Praying ...

Female Praying Mantis

Female Praying Mantis

Bryson at 22 months old

Bryson at 22 months old

Paradise bound...bouldering on the remote West-end of Catalina Island.

Paradise bound...bouldering on the remote West-end...

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) Island ...

Bryson's first climbing helmet (February 2009, 2 years old)

Bryson's first climbing helmet (February 2009, 2 y...

Ventura, CA

Ventura, CA

March 15, 2009

March 15, 2009

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 Mouth ...

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 creatu...

Bryson's first climbing trip--San Ysidro Canyon, August 9, 2009...age 2-1/2 years.

Bryson's first climbing trip--San Ysidro Canyon, A...

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 climbing ...

Another future climber:<br />Wesley Fienup<br />born October 20, 2009<br /><br />...so blessed!

Another future climber:
Wesley Fienup
born October...

Bryson, nearly three years old, gets a belay from his grandmother, in San Ysidro Canyon.

Bryson, nearly three years old, gets a belay from ...

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 ac...