★★ La Raimunda 5.12a

A Forum favorite with many climbers, La Raimunda is named after Ry Morrison, who besides being one of the first Costa Rican climbers to explore Forum, also bolted and supplied the bolts for the route. The climb is half balancing act, half pocketish-crimp fest worth the early rise or patient wait to beat out the intensely hot midday sun. Due to its position on the wall La Raimunda receives sun as early as 10:30am, which continues until about 2:30pm. As for the climbing, expect easy juggy moves until the ledge: this is where the climb really starts. After the ledge, an enjoyable no hands rest, a mix of laybacks, crimps, and a wild right handed catch to a pocket, you will work your way to the crux. If your fingers are feeling strong, then breeze through the crux to the larger holds just before the super shut anchors. If your fingers have gone on strike, don’t worry the falls are all clean.

Respect the land owners.

They are kind enough to let you use their property for your enjoyment.

Respect other climbers.

Climbing is a community sport where the only opponent is the cruel crux that sends you airborne.

Respect the environment.

Above all, respect the environment. The plants, the earth and the rock itself were here long before you came into existence and will continue to exist long after you are gone. Sustain its survival by treating it properly.

• Pick up trash, even if it is not your own. Take at least one piece out on every trip.

• Do not kill flora or fauna, no matter how small or large.

• Live and climb as though you are organic with your environment.