Ascent Notes for: Left Up - 5.7 popular Average Rating : 3.72/5

After setting up a toprope, and figuring out to keep my edge clean, I nailed this pumpy crack on toprope. I would recommend a good spot or a crashpad for the crux at the start.

I love slab climbing so I assumed that I would have no difficulties with the slick start, especially since it is a 5.7. I was proven wrong. I slipped in the low crux section and fell, my first on a low grade route. Talk about a humbling experience. Luckily, I was able to place a nut down low. It didn't look like a good placement but it held and I weigh about 230 lbs. I had my partner finish lowering me to the ground so I could shake it off and start over. I was a little more aggressive this time and made it through the crux with no issues but I was now a little nervous. The rest of the route went with ease and was easily protected but I did proceed much more carefully. I don't know that I would recommend leading this route after seeing how dangerous it can be. Just be generous with the pro initially. There is a set of rap rings at the top of the route.

quick route

nice single pitch climb

Start feels at least 5.8 fun too

Went ahead and top-roped it again since I'd remembered the first few moves to be sketchy. They still were - definitely wouldn't want to fall before that first gear placement. Feels very heady there for a 5.7 but the rest is quite casual.

Really interesting starting moves. Casual after the first two or three but all of those go before first pro. Enjoyed it, will go back and lead it.

Great fun. Shame it's so short.

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Basically Right Up, but with a much easier beginning.