Foreplay (5.11b ***)
A no-hands rest is possible at the cave, and the first crux is getting over the bulge above the cave. The second crux is a dicey lay-back move two bolts above the first.
Climber - Jeff Gundry, photos by Kevin Jones.

Foreplay (5.11b ***)
David gets ready for his epic adventure on Foreplay. Stay tuned for the rest of the saga.
Climber - David Holodiloff, photos by Tony Hayden.

Foreplay (5.11b ***)
David's epic adventure on Foreplay continues as he works through the exposed moves to the first bolt.
Climber - David Holodiloff, photos by Tony Hayden.

Foreplay (5.11b ***)
David, hanging on by his teeth, as he continues his epic adventure on Foreplay.
Climber - David Holodiloff, photos by Tony Hayden.

Post Orgasmic Depression (P.O.D.) (5.10d ***)
P.O.D. is probably the most popular climb on the Monolith. A slightly over-hung, blocky route with a nearly straight line up the face, it is probably the most gym-like climb in the park. The old guide book rates it at 5.11a, but more recently it has been called a 5.10d.
Climber - Kevin Jones, photos by Steve Graham.

Post Orgasmic Depression (P.O.D.) (5.10d ***)
P.O.D. is probably the most popular climb on the Monolith. A slightly over-hung, blocky route with a nearly straight line up the face, it is probably the most gym-like climb in the park. The old guide book rates it at 5.11a, but more recently it has been called a 5.10d.
Climber - Kevin Jones, photos by Michelle Popovitch.

Monolith East Face Direct Route (5.6 R+ **)
As with many of the easier climbs in the park, the run-out between bolts is fairly extreme, offering potential deck falls between several bolts. A fearful climber can sling a knob or two for added security.
Climber - Angie (?), photo by Kevin Jones.

Monolith East Face Direct Route (5.6 R+ **)
9 year old Mariah shows us how easy the climb is. The climb is the easiest way to the top of the Monolith, and as a top-rope it is a great first outdoor climb, and a great spot to learn to rappel.
Climber - Angie (?), photo by Kevin Jones.

Feed the Beast (5.11c ***)
David makes the first clip on Feed the Beast, a short, overhung sport-climb on the Monolith. Feed the beast is one of the best 5.11's in the park.
Climber - David Holodiloff, photo by Michelle Popovitch.

Cantaloupe Death (5.10c*)
Cantaloupe Death has a hard start (5.12a) and an easy start (5.10c) that requires a step-across from a near-by boulder. The presence of the boulder gives the climb its name, as a fall while clipping the third bolt could be unpleasant.
Climber - Steve Graham, photo by Kevin Jones.

Rocket in My Pocket (5.10d ***)
The Rocket is a pretty fun climb on the North face. The moves between the 2nd and 3rd bolts requires either a rigorous balancy move off some tiny edges, or an easier, but committed lay-back, as seen here.
Climber - Joe Narvaez, photo by Kevin Jones.

Men at Work (5.11b *)
Men at Work boulder is often neglected, although it has several short, but nice, climbs. Men at Work includes some really pumpy moves under an overhanging flake, to a very thin stretch over a bulge.
Climber - Steve Graham, photo by Kevin Jones.

Men at Work (5.11b *)
Working to get over the bulge, Jeff struggles to get a clip in.
Climber - Jeff Gundry, photo by Kevin Jones.