Ascents in United States of America

the first outdoor climb. literally so glad i didn’t die

the first outdoor climb. literally so glad i didn’t die

Traverse feels sketchy but is OK

Cool. A few slightly tricky moves but chill.

Not great first lead. Going around arête and can't hear each other.

Would be a mega classic but scarce on the bolts for such a low grade. Need another one between the 1st and 2nd, and then another between the 2nd and third.

Can't really grade as it's pretty far outside of my normal grades. Basically an approach with a boulder problem.

Three perma QD's are on the overhand before the anchor, so a fun one to try without risk of losing your QD's.

Though first bolt on the perma QD is pulling out a bit, would not whip.

Cheated a bit and rested on the arch

First climb we could clearly identify and therefore chose.

Set the tone for "5.9's" at Spearfish. Oomph

Start is a burly roof that I dogged right out of the gate. Then move right on slab to an incredible, vertical, non-stop crack. If you are a crack climber, you will be in full glory for this climb. Options abound for toe/finger/hand jams. For myself, I had to sit and think. The holds are there, wrapping your brain around what you have to work through might not be.

Beautiful and worth it.

Shares first 5 bolts with Himalyaback to the left. Not 4 like suggested in Mountain Project

Nailed to start this time.

After 5th bolt, you move to the left working very delicate slab. Apparently this is the crux which I worked without issue. The slab portion is a step up in challenge compared to Cranium Crack to the right.

Terrain shifts again to great vertical, if not, slightly overhung seam you layback on. Tricky transition part of the way up that had me stopping, sitting and thinking to then more right lay-backing.

Great climb, very well bolted at the top and heady AF throughout. Honestly, how is this a 5.9? Honestly, would do again - hopefully clean next time.