Thomas Vetsch stops near the top of a route in Joshua Tree.
I had to do one more climbing post because I hadn’t included a photo of Thomas, and didn’t want to leave him out. Thomas was the least experienced of the three guys I hung out with, but every bit as motivated and passionate. Actually, this was the first time Thomas had lead up a route or placed protection, it was cool to have photographed this milestone in his progression as a climber. The pride he took in his accomplishment was evident when I saw him looking back at the wall after the climb was done – it was cool to see the satisfaction in his expression.
