Ascent Notes for: return of manimal - 5.10d Average Rating : 3.90/5

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This was my first 5.10d. The route is classic Red with some multiple short roofs and overhands which make it that much more fun. Good protection and some really nice holds but it is long so it does get a little pumpy so don't forget to use one of the many nice rest spots for a quick beak.

One of the best routes I've climbed at the red. Long climb, full of many reachy sections. There are some spots that can be used for rest which really help if you start to get pumped at the end. Reachy and great for building endurance.

i'm getting the three in a row here all confused. all good climbs of about the same difficulty.

I think this was more challenging than the 11a next to it. Also has a graveyard of 'X-ed' holds at the top and lots of brittle rock..

good workout

Fun crux following the first small roof---long powerful moves, followed by a welcome rest ledge. The large upper roof is not as hard as it looks, but the clip is committing. Use long draws before the roofs or suffer some nasty rope drag.

good holds with reachy moves in the middle. nice long route

Probably not quite 10d. I'm not calibrated at the grade, but I didn't think any particular move was harder than anything else I've ever led (10c and below before today).

Really fun route!