David Gibbs

I found the lead of the traverse quite committing -- I was in groundfall range at at least one point, and found the gear tricky to find and place. Especially in advance, it was difficult to see where the next piece might be.

The MdA book lists this as a "mixed" route, but really it can be lead as sport. I did put one tri-cam in at one point, but it wasn't really needed.

It was dry this time, making the top an easier finish.

A few rivulets running down it, and wet at the top. Got all but the crux slab bit, which took a couple tries.

Broke a hold, and ripped my finger open. Stopped trying at that point.

Lead it again -- found another couple gear placements in the (previously thought to be) run-out section. Both small (including a white tri-cam) but ok.

Another try, another splash.

Gneiss and Grandy

Yeah, on re-climbing, this is probably more like 5.8 than 5.7.

Nice climbing. Doesn't have the 2 bolts listed in the guidebook -- you just have to run it out at the top.

Was a bit dirty.

Enjoyable climbing, with two sections of thin moves -- to the first anchor, and from the first to 2nd anchor.

A bit dirty -- doesn't seem to be climbed a lot.

The gear is not... great. Then again, the guide does list it as a top-rope.

First placement is quite high, almost 1/2 way up the climb -- but placements are decent. (Guide lists as TR.)

Tried pulling the lower crux -- not successful. Might go with work? Dodged it after a couple tries. Fell on upper crux, too.

Got it clean on top-rope. Of the lines I've climbed here, probably the least interesting.

Ethics Police

I remembered how to do the crux from previous try, so it went pretty well. A good climb.

A bit of a squeeze-job, but climbs well if you can find the moves -- isn't an obvious walk-up.

Mr Clean

Definitely a great climb. Love the no-hands-rest mid-way.

High first bolt -- a bit annoying when wet. Easy-going until the last few moves.