Ascents of Serpentine

Simply awesome slabby 5.7 with a choice of two different second pitches. One is a 5.5 (right bolt line past belay anchors), and a 5.11b I believe (left bolt line past belay anchors).

First bolt on the route is quite high off the ground, so consider stick clipping if you feel uncertain about your abilities.

After knowing the proper beta, this route is WAY easier than I made it the first time. Stick right of the draw line until you reach two bolts side-by-side, then stay left of it. Crimp city up to the anchor from there, which you'll approach from the left.

Seems there's 2 lines for the first pitch, one with the arete, the other on the face. Slab climbing, good climbing - there's one good pinch but the rest isn't super secure. Anchor was 2 quick links. Belay station is smooth rock, can stand barefoot quite nicely. Used a 240 sling & made a quad for an anchor. I'm short (5'8"/172) but was able to happily stand & lean against the anchor.

Pitch one with Matt.

Multipitch shuttle!

Climbed to belay Kevin on 5.11B

Multipitch in thunderstorm

First 3 party multipitch.

First multi pitch!

Climbed only the first pitch, not the second 5.11b pitch.

Surprisingly challenging: definitely makes you think.