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The East Face of Mooses Tooth, Jim Bridwell Portrait by Dave Diegelman Jim and I first hatched the idea of climbing the East face of the Moose’s tooth while passing through the SIA show (Ski Industries of America) in Las Wages in March 1980. Ron Kauk, Jim and I were on a road trip to climb Spider Rock, which is another story altogether. Any way we’re at the show and Jim figured that we might as well try to hustle up some sponsorships for something big. The obvious choice was the unclimbed east face of Moose’s Tooth. It had been attempted by some very strong parties including our friend Jeff Lowe, but success had eluded them as the rock was so rotten that it was like climbing on “brown sugar” Jeff said. (continued https://tinyurl.com/bdzy6m52)

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This is part of my Limited Edition series, with only 100 prints available. Please note that the price increases as it sells. Just like all my editions, you can obtain...

Dave embarked on his photographic journey during his junior high years in Menlo Park, CA, where he first explored the world of photography in a home darkroom. His fascination with rock climbing blossomed during high school, particularly against the iconic backdrops of Yosemite. After graduating, he joined Yosemite's search and rescue team, seamlessly intertwining his passions for climbing and photography. His photographic talents quickly gained recognition, making him a sought-after contributor for renowned publications such as Outside, Rock & Ice, Climbing, Mountain, and Men's Journal. Corporations like R.E.I., W.L. Gore, Sierra Designs, The North Face, Lowe Alpine Systems, and 3M also enlisted his expertise for their promotional...