Tinkers Falls (map)

Jim TRing at Tinkers Falls
Main Falls

The unnamed thin column at Tinkers
The Pencil

A little early for ice

Leading a possible first ascent of a dangerous column at Tinkers
The Pencil

Series 1: Stepping up to the column
Trinity

Series 2: Getting the tools as high as possible without damaging the column
Trinity

Series 4: A heel hook allows one to move in balance
Trinity

Series 5: Using the mono points in the holes prepared in advance with an axe
Trinity

Series 6: Working the feet up, again without damaging the column; at this point, one can chimney against the column behind
Trinity

Series 7: Once up high enough, screws are placed
Trinity

Series 8: At the top of the pillar, a good stance allows one to place good protection
Trinity

Series 9: Moving leftwards through the hanging pillars
Trinity

Series 10: Simeon follows
Trinity

The shape of Trinity earlier in the season; it took an extended cold spell to enable the column to touch down and thicken
Trinity

The reliable pillar to the left of the main waterfall

Series 3: Carefully moving up the column
Trinity