Ascents of Black Widow as Red point

Great fun. Looking forward to trying the 28 extension

Fucking loved this route! Took me awhile to dial - probably bit off more than I could really chew initially - but absolutely cruised it in the end! Actually fell in love with the small pocket sequences from ground to 2nd bolt, sidepulls and bowling ball pinch pockets to 3rd bolt. Crux for me was going from clipping the 4th bolt and getting into the roof. So much tension to keep the feet on! Flagging very useful, for bumping to the edge of the roof and for quick shake out of right hand on the big heel hook under the arch (first part of roof) ♡ For several send attempts I kept powering out trying to get to/clip the 5th bolt even though it's juggy and easy in isolation - power endurance needed! I even decked once trying to clip the 5th bolt... just held the freaking slack out while fumbling - play gumby games, win gumby prizes! 🏆 Send felt fucking good, though 🖤🕷🕸 Can't wait to get strong enough for the full "Back from the Web" route all the way through the arch!

Thanks, Daniel Krippner, for the sick route! ♡ Thanks so much to Chris Hailey for support, tactical suggestions, footage. And thanks to Thibaut and Ryan Yang for encouragement, too. And of course, big big thanks to Alexei for all the belaying, love and support!!!

video to come