Dead Meat - 5.7

The very bottom and the very top are tough 5.7. I would say the crux is right before the 1st bolt and this has to be a 5.8 move. We may be making it tougher than it should be by being too far right. But granite ratings seem to be tougher. Since the first bolt is high, and like I said the crux is right before it, at my level I wouldn't try to lead this (usually lead 5.8 and top rope 5.9). I would warn people who normally lead 5.7 that this one is dangerous as a sport climb lead.
The bottom face is thin, so really need to trust feet, and fingers will get ripped up. More work than fun. I did enjoy getting over the little roof.
I did this a year ago and again today, and both times I've fallen just before the fist bolt. I'd like to get this clean.
Haven't climbed granite in a while and it sure it tougher when you aren't use to it.

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I had to buy new shoes after this day. The foot holds are pretty small for a 5.7 and my shoes were pretty worn. I agree it's a 5.7, but pretty challenging little holds, tough on the fingers. My friend left some blood on the climb.

I thought it was tougher than 5.7 face climbing but all went well High steppin the arete is the best!