Ascent Notes for: Diamond - 5.10b Average Rating : 3.62/5

I did not expect much but was pleasantly surprised by this route. I liked it a lot. The heady part up high on the slab will make u pause for a second or two but it is well protected. It seemed harder than the route to the right.

Some spots you just have to trust that its 5.10..

gets really slabby after a slightly overhanging start. not really my style of climbing and a bit scary on lead so ok route for me.

its pretty good, pretty streightforward... pretty safe too.

slightly scary on lead. Fun cracks at the bottom, slabby part not so fun

good sport well protected with lots of rests

good climb, probably .10a most of the climb but if you're short (i'm 5'7") there are a couple no fall zones, one major one that aren't that runout but because it's so slabby you risk falling onto a low angle bulge beneath you and really getting hurt if you don't make the clip. there is one of these at the 10th or 11th bolt. be prepared! You should be a strong .10 leader before trying it.

I really like this route. The description is right on. almost confusing down low with all the blocky stem moves. But up high you get some great slabby exposed micro face action. Long route. Bring 12 draws. i think its more than whats listed.

This route has everything: cracks, face climbing and even a slab at the top. I don't know about leading this one yet.