Unfortunately, the Golden Era of Tampa Bay area buildering has passed with the destruction of the great lines at Fort Desoto. No longer can you park in the lot on the beach, walk 30 seconds to the walls, put on your shoes and get a classic session in. Fortunately, Egmont Key still provides fun climbing …
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New Online Catalog
The High Exposures image database is now online and fully searchable – no small feat. All images on the site are available electronically or as prints. The catalog contains many images not found in the regular portfolio section of the site, and more are consistently being added. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Get in …
Paradise
Egmont Key – Fort Desoto’s hot sister, is home to not only thousands of nesting shore birds, but also some of Florida’s finest bouldering. Battery Bigelow at Fort Dade on Egmont Key was destroyed by hurricanes in 1932 leaving behind gently overhung walls right at the waters edge. While its no Virgin Gorda, the beach …
Storming the fort.
Climbing is where you find it. Some people have marvelous crags a mere stone’s throw from their homes, while others (namely us Floridians) may not be so fortunate. Those not blessed with the presence of rocks nearby have taken to the streets in search of human creations upon which to feed their hunger. Skyscrapers, freeway …
Luchador Escalado
Deep in the desert of the American Southwest, as late night campfires slowly dwindle to piles of glowing embers, legends are told of a mystical creature with bright plumage and strong claws. Few storytellers have encountered the creature, but they know well the amazing capabilities it possesses. Able to subsist on most any type of …