Summit Rock (San Jose, CA)

Spring arrives at Summit Rock 4/25/99. Enthused by the newly warm weather, the denizens of cubicle valley head for the hills.

Into the crux of Tree Surgeon (5.9+), the off-width is feeling a bit ornery today. So is Christian. Robert tries a novel approach and backs into a 5.9 overhanging roof. Although restful, progress from this pose is ... uncertain. Commitment is followed by a swing into a chorus of cheers.
	Heida goes for the second clip on the Santa Clara U. 5.7 climb. Her long reach serves were others might use cheater sticks. Lisa delicately eases her way around a 5.8 corner after adventurously taking a tricky traverse.