With Rob’s help (and tools)
- I got to do my first FA’s in the Alabama Hills
I also want to thank KC, Dave and Bri.
Both FA’s were done onsight and drilled from stance.
The formation is The Mare – an easy ramp leads to a wide crack – then a pillar/saddle and a few face moves to the summit.
Battling to get Back in the Saddle 5.8*
Drillin’ from atop the saddle horn
Rob snags the FFA/redpoint of his new climb We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bolt 5.7** on The Grain Shark
I got to establish a climb on the Grain Shark – stance drilling the second bolt on Remora 5.5*
The bolted slab portion of Remora – a committing groove (see next pic) leads to the shoulder and then up the slab.
KC did the second ascent of Remora – I
suckered her into it
.