I warmed up on the TR area (nice and crimpy) and then went over to the face. I decided to give one of Justin's routes a burn. I followed the easier of two that met at the top. It was well bolted with great clipping stances and safe spacing.
When I came down, I began sizing up the other routes that I have not tried. I decided to give the far left route a go. I was kinda concerned because the bolts looked fairly spaced out for a short route. The first one was certainly an ankle buster if you missed the clip. I clipped the first one by staying right till I could reach the bolt and then down-climbed and went to where it looked like the route should start.
It started on a nice layback with sparse feet until you stem out right. Soon you are met by a nice jug for clipping the second bolt. It did not feel too spaced, just right. I found the rest of the climb similar, great clipping holds, nice spacing and good flow. A really nice climb. Jan and Tak were quick to follow on lead and both really enjoyed it.
So...there are now 7 sport routes, one trad and 4 TR routes at Cemetery Face. The sport routes are fun and safe and I can't take all the credit. Nice job Justin. Now if only I had the route names and grades......
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