Ascent Notes for: Baptism ****- R - 5.10b Average Rating : 5.00/5

A regular free-solo!

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
was blind, but now I see

'Twas Chris who led the runout slab
which brought him to the seam
Traversing in from S-wall's start
did work just like a dream

From his belay, 'twas mine to lead
the crack, pro did provide
But arching right it did proceed
to split and then subside

From the seam, 'twas a left foot on the bulge
and crimps, one each per side
A step on up and matching feet
made the options stick, or ride

Once to the crack, which waited o'er
to accept pro and relieve
How precious was that final ramp
on which to take my leave

Thro' many dangers, toils and snares
I had already come
'Tis Grace had brought me safe thus far
and Grace that led me home

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Sean led the first pitch, and I the second. Mostly slab climbing with a wide crack for gear. Eventually undercling the bulge and keep working your feet higher. Power over the bulge on small crimps and lean left for the softball. I was baptised on a nice sunday morning.

Only lead the second pitch, spicy and exposed. nice climb.