Ascents in The Bubble

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Took a couple falls, but I think I could get it clean with another go or two. Of course, I'll probably never get back there.

The description says "large pro", but I used 4 moderate nuts and a smallish cam on it -- nothing large at all.

Easy comfortable lead, and gear is fine.

After partner lead it, I followed to take another run at it. Was easier knowing the sequence, and where the holds were. Maybe actually is a 5.8.

Took a decent fall at the 3rd bolt, climbed up, peeled again (shorter), then figured out the sequence. Felt harder than the 5.7 I was told it was going into the lead.

Sharp pockets at the crux. I'm surprised there was no blood. Definitely did not feel like a 5.10.

If the hollow-sounding flake at the crux ever breaks, this route will go up a grade!

Really fun moves pulling over the bulges. The block with a crack on either side made for a fun and interesting finish.

The low crux of the regular route felt too reachy (I'm 5'4") so I opted for this variation, which was fantastic.

Best route of the day.

Good warm up

ascent was 5.10c version skipping low crux

Hard start, mellow finish