Ascents as Red point or Ground up red point as trad by David Gibbs

4 tri-cams and 2 nuts. Cause the FA used 5 cams -- I had to be different. (Didn't rack any cams for the climb.)

While it doesn't look from the ground like it will protect well, it actually does.

I actually started at the far right end of the ramp, near the start of Back to the Wall, up the ramp, across the ledge, and up. Nice little warm up.

Called it a red-point since while I've never climbed this climb per se, I've climbed most bits of it as part of other climbs.

This goes surprisingly well on gear, though it may not look it. Placements are not always obvious, but can be found, and there are lots.

Only problem is actually finding it dry enough to lead.

I've bailed to this line when trying to lead Mr Toady's a couple times -- but this time I went after it from the bottom. The start is trickier than I expected.

Hard to label... re-climbing of the first pitch, but on-sight of the 2nd pitch... call it a red-point? Sure.

First pitch is a great mix of crack and face climbing, with a lot of interesting moves. Gear is a bit tricky lower down, then solid higher up. 2nd pitch starts ugly, but then good climbing -- mostly slab, rock-overs and mantles onto slipping ledges with less-than-solid hands or feet. Gear is mostly small, but generally there (suplemented by a few bolts) when needed.

It was dry this time, making the top an easier finish.

First placement is quite high, almost 1/2 way up the climb -- but placements are decent. (Guide lists as TR.)

I remembered how to do the crux from previous try, so it went pretty well. A good climb.

Another climb with adequate, rather than good, gear. Also probably PG. Crux section is protected by a smallish nut that isn't particularly deeply set.

Good climbing with good gear. I decided to finish up then right to the anchors used by "Enron" (which seemed natural) rather than directly right to the obvious anchors on the face. They may be intended for "Minor Threat". The ledge for the last few moves was soaking wet and slimy, making them a bit more exciting than they might be dry.

Lead it at the end of the day. The over-hanging lay-back crack section is really intimidating on a 5.4. It does protect well.

At end of crack, step right to small triangular ledge -- there are two pitons at the back, to rappel off.

Finally got the lead clean. An awesome route, with 3 different crux points of different types and a lot of good climbing in between.

Pulled more directly over the initial overhang to the jugs, rather than traversing a long way right.

And, went back for the red-point while there. Climbed very smoothly and well on lead, too.

Anchors are well back from the edge, across grass. Consider bringing gear to extend very long if setting up a top-rope for others.

Went back to get the red-point. Hesitated a bit at the moves off the ledge, but otherwise it went quite smoothly. With a more extensive rack than last time I lead it, I felt a lot more confident in the protection I put in.

An easy and fun free solo.

(It might take gear, I didn't really look.)

Group of 3, lead whole thing, trailing second rope. Rock was damp for much of first pitch, and wet in places. Did V4 (5.6) for pitch 4 since the start of the main variant was wet. Did some harder (probably 5.4) variant for Pitch 6, too. Lots of fun, didn't manage to find the no-rappel descent.

Trusted my gear enough to lead it this time. Not hard, just a couple committing feeling moves.

Gear isn't great, especially lower down, but is adequate. Probably PG. Generally smaller stuff.

Was very happy to get back and lead this. Takes gear well.

The hardest moves are in the initial section (first two bolts), then mostly easy cruising and maybe one more move right near the anchors.

A fun variation on Dave, Dave that definitely ups the grade a couple notches, but at least the (new) crux is reasonably well protected.

Got the red point on my 2nd lead attempt. No particular move is, really, harder than 5.7 or so, but it is continuously sustained at that level for most of the climb, and far harder if you're not comfortable with crack techniques.

I finally got around to leading it. It is a bit intimidating to lead as the crux of the climb is the opening moves off the ground onto the first ramp. But, I placed a couple nuts and went for it. In fact, I didn't place a non-passive piece on the entire climb.

I've been up and down this so many times... almost always soloing, often in my hiking boots. I have no idea when the first time was... but I know I did it last Sunday.

Finally got the red-point on this route. While short, it is a real struggle at its grade -- I've climbed 5.10a routes that were easier.

Got the red-point! This face is hard for me, broke an ankle on it a couple years previously.

Start of the first pitch feels quite committing for a 5.4 climb, above gear. Rest of climb is fine.

A short climb with a big ledge in the middle -- why bother with pro? (The crux really isn't protectable, because it falls onto the ledge.)

Pro could be better, but it's only 5.3.

The finish feels really committing for a 5.3 if you don't know (or have forgotten) the beta.

Well protected past the opening moves and a fun lead.

Fun. Easy pro for most of the route.