Ascents of RMC

Led pitch 3. Climbing with Andrew Maver from Mountain Skills.

Seconded first pitch (5.5), lead second pitch (5.3)

Alternate lead.

Led all three pitches. I thought the first pitch was the worst of the three, with awkward moves and a wandering line that promotes rope drag unless you have doubles. Pitch 2 however is good climbing, the crux is some thin (for 5.5) face moves above an old piton and a 00 Friend (or a green Alien if you want to take away one of the best holds). Pitch 3 is easy wandering up a face with nice exposure. Somebody had nicked the rap anchors on top, but there was a nearby station over by Betty.

followed carlyn in a thunderstorm

seconded then led P1. 4/8/02 finally did all P's. string 1&2 together. P3 is 5.2 infrequently climbed

Just loved this climb, great lead, fun little roof at end of first pitch!