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I did the start of Diagnostics straight in the crack. The beginning is harder than I'd expect from a 5.6. Super fun though. Used .75 to 3 for gear. Belayed by Jamie. Photo by Mary.
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Diagnostics on Castle Rock, North side
I decided to get onto the face near the top. No protection but easier climbing.
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Christina Schulz
Feb 11, 2023
“I did the start of Diagnostics straight in the crack. The beginning is harder than I'd expect from a 5.6. Super fun though. Used .75 to 3 for gear. Belayed by Jamie. Photo by Mary.”  

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Diagnostics on Castle Rock, North side
I did the start of Diagnostics straight in the crack. The beginning is harder than I'd expect from a 5.6. Super fun though. Used .75 to 3 for gear. Belayed by Jamie. Photo by Mary.
I decided to get onto the face near the top. No protection but easier climbing.
Half way up, just about to transition to the face.
Fun climb. Me belayed by Agina Sedler
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