Technical and sustained, with just enough juglets to get a little back here and there, The Hurricane is among the best routes I've done at Shelf. This is me redpointing the climb.

Crimps, pockets, laybacks, underclings, cracks, sidepulls: Purple Toenails has it all. And climbing shirtless in January? You just gotta love Shelf Road! My wife on a clean toprope ascent.

Preparing for the first crux on this four-star route, Allison finds the best stance, and soaks up a little powdered courage.

Allison staying strong through a tricky clip.

Allison telling that foot to STAY!

That next bolt is still a ways away. Better make sure this sequence is right!

Allison shakes out in the best stance while sussing out the next moves.

Allison sets up for the next move.