Ascent Notes for: Blues Riff - 5.11c Average Rating : 5.00/5

Not sure where to start? Started, then went left onto some holds that, though chalked, looked as if they might come off, then continued up to the ledge. The crack is _excellent_. Tech crux is short, but there is alot of post-crux pump on the way to top of pitch 2, particularly if one has not yet acclimated to the altitude.

Bolt protected first pitch. But the route doesn't climb past the bolt (the bolt has to be high and off to one side to get into good rock) so if you're short, let your partner lead this one, as you won't be able to clip the bolt and you'll be facing a groundfall at the crux. TRonsighted both pitches, cleaning.

this is a fun crack.

The crux for me was definitely endurance - I really wanted to weight the rope on the overhanging upper crack even though it was bomber hands.

Combine pitch 1 + 2 for a super duper fun climb!!!

A green alien was key at the crux. I thought this was nearly as hard as Gold Finger 12A.

splits a golden wall as the only perfect weakness and climbs amazingly... from bolted sport moves to thin crack to jugs... then sustained thin hands and hands to wide amazing finish! Swear.. made my friends and i so happy to be climbing!

who cares what it's rated? It's a great line.

wtf

wtf again?