Ascents in Shawangunks as trad

Very fun climbing. did pitch 3 of calisthenic to top out the cliff

pure quality. linked pitch 2 and 3 into a mega pitch. super fun

Very good for the grade. varied climbing and wild exposure on the 3rd pitch

Uhhhhhhh. Not very confident in the protection on P1. Good thing it's easy. P2 surprisingly good at the end, hardest thing I climbed today. Started raining at crux.

Cool climb, not scared at all

Cool!

would be wild to lead, 3 pieces of protection, hard moves way above the last pieces.

lol fail. can make a few moves in isolation.

Second time clean to top out

Clean with crack gloves

Fell at the crux. Can kind of hand jam at the crux.

Over middle of bulge is cool move

Failed at overhang

lol. Belayed from right of two trees on Dennis ledge? Got the two confused on the topo.

A few crux moves. P2 was a bit wet, and I went over the angled overhang instead of through it.

Above first tree was wet and slippery, so we bailed (and returned blue Metolius locker to the wild).

Rested once. Could probably have flashed if it weren't so dark and I could see the feet. 😢

Led with some pre-placed gear but backed up some of it and added my own. Not as bad as CC Route. Belayed follower from above.

Pretty difficult. Wouldn't want to lead yet. We used the big ring for belay and rappel, but don't do that. Go higher and there is spot for gear anchor. Big cam isn't necessary, but is a good idea.

Such a mess. Couldn't do 2nd move. Stupidly thought I didn't need big cams and left them behind. Had belayer send up two C4s on accessory cord so I could finish it.

Cool moves. There is pro on P2 traverse but need small cams for that and for anchor. Bootied a cam.

Easier than Double Chin

Second roof is tricky/scary.

Started Shit or Go Blind but then finished on this, so "Shit or Go Picnic". In the dark.

Clean after a few attempts. Crimpy holds, especially one side crimp.