This was an absolutely fantastic day out! With the description of a beginner trad multi from some of the comments figured this would be a great progression on from Traction Action and a good way to push some trad grades. the route was a real calf burner and was engaging the entire way (especialy after some lost form during covid). The bolts where nicely placed for when you really wanted to clip something where protection was sparse though far enough apart to keep you on your toes looking for gear. Took longer then expected for us and was glad we didn't do it as a group of three. Would recommend at least a 70m rope for a retreat as with our 60 we would often have the half way point pass up through the belay by at least a few meters. Also i think we only placed 2 hexes on the whole route and personally would rather take an additional #1 and #2 in their place for protecting the final pitch. Anyone that is climbing at the grade I would watch the factor 2 fall off the belay of the last pitch as they are quite thought provoking moves before coming up to some bommer gear in the crack (the colourful language on the gopro footage would indicate that i was a bit nervous on the final pitch lead). Was really stoked on the climb and will happily head out again for another run on this one.
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Dan Laube