theonlyrealj's Logbook (25 ascents)

First bolt seems a little lose, I had to push it back into the wall (it was protruding about an inch!). Good climb nevertheless

Great route, solid holds, good bolts. The top is a little overdone with two bolts and two chains. I'd give it a 5.7, maybe a 5.8 at the overhand. Its not bad!

This route is short, hard at first, like a 5.8 after that.

Nice moves, a little run out for the first bolt, but the difficulty matches it.

This is an easy climb. For those new leaders out there, this climb may look a little run out for the first bolt, but the climbing is so easy you have nothing to worry about.

Start to the far right on top of the small boulder and the route is definitely a 5.6, only about 25 feet high.

I've top roped this climb many times but today was my first lead on this climb. It is a great climb, good holds, however the ledge by the roof before the last bolt is a little run out I placed a cam just to be safe. Watch out for the ants on the wall in the summer time!

Placed some protection for the chimney at the beginning then 5 bolts to the two rap chains. Very well protected, the bolts are just the right length apart. My first, semi fall (about a two foot fall above the bolt)! I really believe this is a 5.9.

This was my first trad ascent. Not bad at all, a classic beginner as the guide says. For those concerned about another climbers ascent record saying that you need to be a 5.9 trad leader to comfortably do this climb, just know that I disagree. It is an excellent beginner trad climb. In fact, it might be called mixed because there are two places that are bolted. The cracks swallowed cams great and the exposure keeps the climb interesting even with the 5.3 rating (I personally would rate it a 5.6, but trad ratings might be different). For the reluctant trad newbie I would really recommend this climb, however, make sure you are given proper training before attempting a trad climb!!!

The climb between the last bolt and the top makes this one a 5.8+ in my opinion. Very good climbing and works your brain just as much as your body!