Type: | Boulder, 12 ft (4 m) |
FA: | Alek Fredriksson |
Page Views: | 47 total · 19/month |
Shared By: | Alek Fredriksson on Oct 9, 2024 |
Admins: | Frances Fierst, C S |
Description
Overall a pretty un-contrived boulder problem, with a somewhat obvious start and a relatively clean line of holds to the top. Both the hand and foot holds are small and somewhat sharp. The moves also do not seem to be overly powerful or reachy. Good skin, confidence on small holds, and good body tension feel important for this boulder.
Start low with a left hand crimp along the seam and a right hand crimp a meter right of the seam. The pedestal is on. Proceed up a few thin crimps, a small pinch, and tenuous footholds until you reach the pop to the juggy lip. Then top out.
Holds overall seem quite solid, except for the last crimp before the lip. It broke a little but seems to be holding up better now. There are more "holds" around that I didn't use, but they seemed almost certainly like they would rip off...
The boulder itself is a reasonable size compared to other boulders in MD. It tops out at about 10 feet above the ground, and is between 50-60 degrees overhanging. The landing is even (?) but not level. Definitely recommend bringing tent stakes to stake the pads down so they don't slide.
The grade is of course just a guess! I don't think it could be easier than V8, and I don't think it could be harder than V12. I would be inclined to suggest V10/11, but the conditions could have been cooler when I did it, and I'm also not sure how height will affect the beta. Regardless, if you're looking for a steep, crimpy, footwork intensive project, this could be the one for you!
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