Ascent Notes for: Nova express - 5.9 popular Average Rating : 4.29/5

a bit of everything; face, fingers, hands, wide. Didn't quite get it on the OS attempt, so I TRed it after. Was definitely missing the good hold(s) after the crux so I had grabbed a piece of gear to clip it. On the TR I found it all and realized that it is just a short section of well-protected stress and then you get good rests.

This route had a psychological hold over me since leading it while ultra-exhausted 1 year ago (the hold of fear due to its sustained quality and the difficulty I had with the footwork through the 2 wide pods). Finally made the time to go back and put it down in 1 go. :)

Placed an anchor right below crux with a #2 + #3 BD then fired through. Super fun

I've done this route a lot, I once saw a kid fall 45' and almost deck. The pro can be kind of rattly through the crux section putting in an extra piece would not be a bad thing.

This was a great route that used a few different techniques.

Soloed many times over the years. Pay attention to the slick jam just off the ledge....

this is nothing compared to reeds direct, but it is still really fun. splitter for the most part with good jams

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My ankle will never be the same after having 2 mm shaved off the inside of this route! I definitely struggled on the wider sections. Still, had a good time!

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