Bouldering. I love the high altitude migration season. Seeking cooler temperatures and the ability to experience two of the most scenic climbing destinations in the country - this season really is the earth orbiting at its finest...
A few bouldering photos. A few migratory climbers and the rituals and follies of late spring rock climbing in the high country.
A few bouldering photos. A few migratory climbers and the rituals and follies of late spring rock climbing in the high country.
A common sight of the ever increasing early season boulderer. Look how it navigates it's way through a maze of scree and water.
A Female boulderer. This one has shed its winter foot protection in an effort to maximize it's scree hopping agility.
Notice the carefully dug out climbing nest. Incredible! 
Caught in action. It's believed that when the boulder bites its lower lip, it increases its friction with the rock. Spectacular!
Apparently this boulderer has lost its way searching for its mother.
It takes several weeks for them to learn this skill. It's unfortunate that by the time they master it, the snow will already be melted.
An extremely rare shot of a boulderer using special tools to access the rock climbing.Fascinating how they adapt!
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