Indy from the hike in.

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Indy from the hike in.

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Boulder problem at the bottom of the third pitch.<br>
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The Long Wait, V0-.

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Bill Olszewski

Aug 4, 2011

“Indy from the hike in.”

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Here we have a series of photos depicting just how dangerous the Rock Frog of Colorado National Monument can be. He lures unsuspecting climbers in with views of wondrous towers and desert vistas. He camouflages himself well with his surroundings as he stalks his prey unnoticed. Just when the climber spies a line that he/she fancies. . .CHOMP!!! There is no escape. BEWARE! BEWARE!!! It could happen to you.

Wondering how my shadow ended up looking like Mrs. Butterworth 400 feet below the summit of Independence Monument.

A long way from the English Lake District.... Chris Bonington and Paul Ross.

The Monument.

A climber rappelling Otto's Route at the end of the day.

A last look back after the climb.

A closer view of the south face.

Evening light.

While John Otto worked his way up Independence Monument, drilling holes and placing steel pipes, his wife carved into a rock nearby, the last line of the Declaration of Independence: "And so in support of this Declaration, with affirm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."

Rae walking into Independence Monument.

Andrew climbing Indy for the first time.

Sir Chris Bonington.

Independence Monument

Independence Monument.

Indy from the hike in.

Boulder problem at the bottom of the third pitch.<br>
<br>
The Long Wait, V0-.

Boulder problem at the bottom of the third pitch.<br>
<br>
The Long Wait, V0-.

Boulder problem at the bottom of the third pitch.<br>
<br>
The Long Wait, V0-.

Boulder problem at the bottom of the third pitch.<br>
<br>
The Long Wait, V0-.

The last part of the approach, in the shadow of the tower.

"I think I dropped my keys!" Charles Vernon on the summit of Independence Monument.

Carl Pelletier and Kurt Johnson enjoying a moment of meditative bliss on the summit of Independence Monument.

Boulder problem at the bottom of the third pitch.<br>
<br>
The Long Wait, V0-.

Carl Pelletier getting a different perspective on Independence Monument.

Trey in front of the tower.

Independence Monument approach.

Hike between Sentinel Spire and Independence Monument. Doing two towers in a day is the way to go!

Full moon in the valley.

Independence Monument is right behind Eli Powell, with Kissing Couple in the background. Jon Cannon clowns on the right. Taken from the overlook by the CG. Photo by Brian Wandzilak.

Bighorn sheep.

Just another butt shot.

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