Ascent Notes for: Espresso*** - 5.11a popular Average Rating : 4.17/5

Wow, "Espresso" is a nice long pumpfest. We had perfect temperatures and there was no one else at the Java Wall.

Can't wait to red point this sucker next time.

fun, easy climbing for the first half of the climb.

Definitely a fun route, probably the best I've climbed up at echo.

Got excellent beta for the crux by watching Kai doing it first...

A magic pump seems to come out of nowhere.

Excellent route. Wicked pumpy, but worth it. I saw someone pull off a few rocks, so watch out!

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Obviously named before Starbucks or this would be a Grande Chocolate Brownie Frap with whip! Great route and pumpy as hell (at least for me). Nothing except the pump and length suggest 5.11a to me, but I was only Top Roping it. I'd rate it around 5.10D as most of the holds are quite large and positive (if only my forearms where still with me).

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