kidjan's Logbook (62 ascents)

Seriously.

great route.

Some old guy who'd clearly climbed at smith since lycra was in style recommended this route to me. I had stupidly asked him what routes he suggested, and he jabbed a finger at moondance with a shit-eating grin on his face. He was jovial and avuncular, so I pretty much bought this routine--hook, line, and sinker.

Holy shit.

Hardest. 11c. Ever.

The bottom: thin and delicate. Fairly run out. A good rest in the middle to very strenuous stemming moves in a shallow dihedral. Very, very athletic climbing. Maybe I could see this route being 11c if you'd climbed at smith since a volcano formed the park and saber-toothed tigers chewed on dodos, but I count this send (third try, by the way) as one of my proudest. My arms *and* legs were blown after this route.

Old bastard, wherever you are, much thanks for the suggestions.

nice arete climbing.

Long, technical, endurance route. Slightly run out; good for some cheap thrills on lead.

Fun route. Reachy crux.

Steep, dynamic climbing. pumpy.

steep climbing on some of the best limestone i've ever seen. surprised myself, sent it in two tries.

sort of tricky beta--had to do some really specific stuff w/heel hooks, and some difficult moves follow until you get into the crystal pinch standup

all about controlling the throw