Ascent Notes for: Loose Lady - 5.10a Average Rating : 4.11/5

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Yup in the summer as the sun was coming up. Shoes got very hot, left right after this climb.

This is one of my all-time favorite climbing moments because it scared me bad and I climbed it anyway. I was brand new to friction, the evening desert wind was gusting at 80 mph, and the first bolt I saw from the base was over 30' up. When I paused for a heavy gust half way there, I found a bolt right at my nose, which was a great relief. Every time I paused to wait for the worst wind to pass, with my shirt whipping violently at my back, I'd have to keep stepping back up onto the slow timebomb feet. When I topped out, I had one of the most rewarding feelings I can remember. My buddy Eddie used to always quip "Fear is your friend!" I always disagreed, but it's a useful enemy.

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Super Classic!