Hueco Tanks- A pic I took our first night

Nuclear Arms WallWell I have been to heaven, and the Mexicans call it Hueco Tanks.  I Must admit I didn't expects myself to fall in love at such a young age, but you know.  I understand why people actually spend months and months living in Hueco (cold though).  I have to admit Pete's was pretty nice. Well we ventured west on the 12 hour journey on Feb. 26.  I must admit that it is by far the best climbnig I have ever done (or attempted in some cases).  I count the days to return.  Well anyways we traveled west for the 9th Annual Hueco Tanks Rock Rodeo.  It was a blast and I loved every minute of it.  Plus, too much of my suprise,  I even placed 2nd in the Men's Novice category, I reallly wasn't expecting that one.  Anyways here are just a fraction of the hundred or so pictures I have from our 2 days of climbing. I hope you enjoy, because I know I did.  Try not to drool on the keyboard.
 

 
 Me on '3 star arete' V2 Kinda high at the top, a little iffy
Me on 'Local Flakes' V2 I love this one
Brad Larochelle on '45 Degree' V7
Matt foolin aroundon the V0 on Martini Roof
Me trying a couple moves on '45 Degree' V7
Matt crankin out a couple (3) moves on 'Martini Roof - Right'  V12 
Nate Rose also on '45 Degree' V7
Just another move Matt cranked out on Martini- Right V12
Matt Badowski on 'Slip it In (aka Chong Li)' V7
Elisa Priestly foolin around on Martini Roof V0
Matt and Elisa eating my food after the Comp.
Me (yeah I swear) actually pulling (2) moves on Martini Roof -Right V12
Badowski on 'Double Boiler' V7
tMe relaxin and chalkin up on the Martini-Left 
Brad sticking the Dyno at the end of 'Double Boiler' V2
Another of me pullin a move on Martini Roof-Right V12
More of Brad on 'Double' V7
Nate crankin out 'Right Fluff' V4 (only took us 2 tries to finish)
Nate sticking the dyno on 'Double'
Elisa on 'Nobody Gets Out Alive' V0
Matt Sticking the dyno on 'Wonderhole' V0 Im up above him.
Me on 'Right Fluff' V4
Now Elisa'a turn
Matt and Myself hanging in unison on 'Nobody Gets Out Alive' V0
And finally my turn
East Mountain I love this picture
Just a cool picture I took so hope you enjoy.
Me spotting Badowski on that impossible 'Blast Off' -----V0 :-)
The classic huecos
Me and Elisa freezin our A**es off- Although I would do it all over again

CAUTION   PELIGRO   ACHTUNG
The below images are of me climbing in a non-standard form (also referred to as naked). They were taken by Matt Badowski (the photographer deserves his credit).  These images have been known to scare Women mainly but also, small children and various domesticated animals. Please continue at you own risk and remember Climb Smart(tm).
If this offends you look away
If you enjoy this seek help
This is me hanging (no pun intended) on one of the last moves of Martini Roof-Right V12
And Just another of me lettin loose on Martini Roof-Right  It sure was cold that day.  I was freezin (as you can likely tell)
 
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