Ascent Notes for: Pabst Smear - 5.10b Average Rating : 4.00/5

very interesting climb.. lots of stemming all the way up! Definitely do this one. Well bolted too

Paging Dr PalmsNCalfsBurner. If Velcro Fly is 10b then this little bundle of joy is probably a pinch on the sandbagged side. Think of any move. Got it? You do it on this route.

I'm new to the area, but I felt like the lower section was much harder than the top "crux". Maybe it's just a style thing, but the balanced smears and insecure palms were the highlight of the route and were much harder (and heady) than the one move at the top. Anyhow, like I said, I'm new to the cliffs and to Basalt (have typically climbing on steep sandstone) but this one was great

The upper crux is good, but the lower dihedral is the true gem.

learn how to palm smear

slippery stems kept me on my toes and crying for a calf rest.

nice crux at the top

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