Ascents of Contented Cows

The trad pitch that emerged from the Hotel Cal traverse was pretty cool. Felt significantly easier than 22. The last pitch didn't have much gear but had plenty of thin flaky holds. It was a good thing Brave Dave led that one

Switched to Hotel Cal after pitch 3

First 4 pitches, by mistake, then traversed to Bunny Bucket Buttress.

6hrs car to car. Essentially 5 access pitches (of broken up somewhat dirty face climbing) to get to the top 2 money pitches. Onsight P1 & P2 (Linked into a 60m+ pitch); Clean 2nd P3; Onsight P4 & P5 (Linked); Clean 2nd P6 and Onsight P7. The first money pitch is technically easy at 22, but is essentially a trad protected and superior 45m version of the Hotel C traverse. The top money pitch has a hard start then easing over 45m, on very spaced gear, and is like an easier Disco Biscuit Pitch 7.

The top two pitch are exciting but not worth the effort.