A nice day at Pinnacles

[mudworm]

Perfect temp. Clear. Warmed up on Flumes Wall. Mr Mud attempted the Arch from the left end. Hard.


Saw a solo climber aiding Bills Bad Bolts.

[Brad Young]

"Attempted..." With what result?

I redpointed Factor's 5.11b at Eastern Front and was home in time for lunch, but that's a different area and a different story.

[F4?]

Gee Brad, did you get my route clean?? Do you agree with the 11b rating???

[Brad Young]

I did get it clean. Very devious, but having rehearsed the moves once, it went first try. I think 5.11b for sure. Two stars. And, moving the bolt put it in a perfect location.

Now, that new first pitch way to the right? That needs LOTS more work. Very dirty, it needs lots more scrubbing before I'd send anyone up there.

[mynameismud]

Did not send but got the moves and the gear figured out.  The first moves are noticeably harder with a full rack on.  Thankfully Mudworm was very patient.

"Attempted..." With what result?

I redpointed Factor's 5.11b at Eastern Front and was home in time for lunch, but that's a different area and a different story.

[squiddo]

Ha...5.11b....that's spot on for my memory though mine was on TR:-) I gave it 3 stars though.....j/k Brad.

[F4?]

"Now, that new first pitch way to the right? That needs LOTS more work. Very dirty, it needs lots more scrubbing before I'd send anyone up there."

All the more reason to send people up it. The more traffic the better.

I don't want to do too much cleaning as it will stand out. The key holds are cleaned. What did you think that is rated? 5.9?

[Brad Young]

Seemed 5.9 now, but if (or once) the loose rocks and dirt are gone I'd guess 5.8. But I'm serious, if you don't get rid of the loose rocks at the second/third bolt and clean it it will stay really, really crappy. Don't scrub a streak, but my god man, as it is it's ATDS.

[F4?]

We'll be back to clean off more of the loose stuff. Might be in June as Mr. K is out of the country for a bit.