Ascents in West Cliff

The main line (non-extended) is definitely not a 5.10d. I think it's misrecorded here.

Kept falling at the crux - crux is about 2 bolts up. The needed crimp was a bit slimy and I was just gassed at that point.

After that crux, climb is enjoyable.

Route is graded 5.10b in the guidebook, have listed the grade as that. Guidebook also mentions was originally a 9 but a key hold is missing, thus the upgrade.

We found some wasps/hornets having a feast on ladybugs at what would have been a really nice hold. Lots of side-pulls, and everyone that climbed it in our group had a foot slip at the same point.

Really fun climb though!

Gonna count this as an onsight. Belayed a friend up it last year - don't remember a thing about his run.

The holds near the bottom 2-3 draws are a bit dusty/dirty and you definitely want to stick clip this one. Past that point, a great climb!

Continued on to the second half of Be a Mentor. Good climb!

This route's grade is so far off. I know that Sean Sullivan ripped a hold off last year - it's not what it used to be. Either I know bad beta, or you have to hump the nose while searching for a blind 2 finger pocket on the right, with simultaneous heel hooks. It's crap, don't bother.

It's somewhere between as hard as or JUST easier than PD. Good climbing!

Marked as a Redpoint, but possibly a flash - if I've previously climbed it, that was at least a year ago and my memory is hazy.

Either a Redpoint or a Flash - if a Redpoint, I last climbed it a year or two ago. Fun climbing. Marked as a Redpoint so I don't "cheat".

I would say this is MUCH easier than Crystal Palace

mp practice

made a little belay on the finale ledge, mp practice

laps

Followed up with second pitch of Sinitus.

2nded myself

dry where it needs to be dry. don't need to get muddy if you don't want to. much better to start at holy trinity if you want a harder than 5.0 opening pitch, so did it again from there.

linkup through 2nd p of sinusitis

Scoping out the route, gear placements, etc. Exciting start down low to an easier section up top.

2nded myself