Ascent Notes for: A Dare by The Sea *** - 5.10c popular Average Rating : 4.53/5

Thin crack in the crux are tough for my sausage fingers and spade-like feet. Sent it clean though.

This is a sweet finger crack to a small, juggy roof finish. I still haven't got the stones to lead it... no gear once you leave the crack and I'm so pumped at that point.

Led it clean after scoping out the moves (and pro) on TR. Gear is pretty bomber when you need it. I'd say more of a PG than G.

Clean TR ascent. Really should lead the thing.

I found the feet super tenuous at the crux.
edited to add: A year later... still found feet super tenuous at the crux.

TR- onsght beautiful

Finally led it, but hung once.

Sweet lead, great gear til after the crux. I fell off just above the crux. The runout didnt seem that bad.

As good as everyone says. This relatively short route could be your primary reason for coming to Acadia.

A Dare by The Sea is Classic! I had tried it on top rope, multiple times in the late 80's only to have my arms turn to jello on the easier exit moves. It has to be one of the most aesthetic climbs I have climbed.