Ascent Notes for: Bender Axen To Black Quacker - 5.8 Average Rating : 4.50/5

onsight. good times

used my new found tuolemne skillz to lead the first pitch

free-soloed this today in beautiful conditions on the mountain, probably 70deg and no clouds. Very nice climbing. Much of the lower sections reminded me of the Valley.

Slabby crux @ start, incredible climbing for next 30+ meters, as well as the second pitch on BQ. Second belay has one bolt on a vertical face, with a vertical crack below (clove hitch = very handy). Typical of Mt. Lemmon climbs, it's too short.

After skidding down the first 10 ft. of slab I stuck the rest of the route. We were a party of three. Wind, then hail, them rain precipitated simul-climbing the last two pitches. What a great introduction to Arizona climbing!

Slipped off a couple of times at the start (very slabby) got up about 6 feet and then finished with no problem up the crack.

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Bender Axen, start very thin face moves. Pitch 1 great climbing. Pitch 2 the crux over the buldge... Views great. Set all belay stations off natural pro.

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