It doesn’t matter how steep, off-camber, or technical a climb is a photo never captures the true pucker factor. This was one of the sketchiest ascents I’ve done solo, and I promise you, it felt like I was climbing a vertical wall. But somehow, every damn picture makes it look like I’m casually cruising down a dirt driveway.

I’ve come to accept that gravity has no place in photography. Has anyone else noticed how a 25% grade turns into a gentle hill the moment you pull out a camera?