Ascent Notes for: Marks Moderate - 5.9 Average Rating : 4.14/5

There are not a lot of chimneys where I normally climb but I really enjoy being able to use my whole body. Loved this climb, ended up using the rusty piton and placing two questionable cams and resting on them... but I made it to the top.

Challenging 5.9

Climbed p2 after rapping down from top. This pitch is very exciting with a fantastic roof finish. The roof can be protected with small cams. It feels like a J-Tree 5.9...

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two pitches fun, went off route on first pitch ended up doing the 11. Second pitch kinda heady, fun

My first fall was on this route, staring into the face of Mark (the FA) as I worked the final overhang. He was watching from the top of the route - just past the overhang - and later said that he could see the fear growing in my face as my arms grew tired, and he knew I was going to fly.

He also told me that when he put up the route he intended for people to use a piece in the overhang above the last bolt. Unfortunately, I don't remember the size 'cuz it was so long ago.

I don't know WTF a "Flash" ascent is. Maybe I red-pointed it. Who cares?

I haven't climbed it since then, but as I recall if I had known how to use my feet better it would have been much easier.

First pitch is steep and sustained on small holds.
Second pitch is harder than it looks.
A wild finish over a small overhang.

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Fun route one of my first sport climbs. Its kind of airy as the crack is wide and seems to overhang a bit.