Ascent Notes for: Tits and Beer - 5.9 Average Rating : 4.50/5

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Fun multi pitch. The diagonal crack was the most fun for me. Exposure on the crux with a weird move. If you are short. good luck with pulling that bulge.

The crux is height dependent, felt 5.9 for me, but 5.10 for my short wife. Great protection where you need it. This is a fun one and not a fright fest that it is made out to be.

Like every classic route, this one's a lot easier than it looks from the ground. Moves off the belay on p. 2 are difficult and committing, the Michelin Man Bulge on p. 3 are quite manageable once you figure them out - at least the gear is good for this part. A great route, still solid afte being upgraded to 5.9. Climbed with Mark B., I led the odd pitches. He thinks that the crux on Patrick Ewing is easier than the third pitch of this route. Rapped off a homemade station after fourth pitch. A beautiful sunny day on a route I've wanted for years, the best of this trip for sure.

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After four tries I finally finished this climb. Done in horrendous style (I aided the first bulge), I don't plan on returning for a clean ascent.

Most sandbagged route I've ever been on, in my honest opinion. The second pitch is continually sustained and the third pitch's bulges are hard. I would give this one a 5.10.

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