Finally got down to the Prescott area to check out a sick overhanging granite project. It climbs a short arete up to an overhanging block with big spans and rad compression. Andrew Rothner dispatched the project quickly and dubbed it Dose of Thunder, a nice 5 star addition to the bouldering here in Northern Arizona. Thomas and Ethan we're both super close using the same beta as Andrew, with a high committing heel hook and big cross crux ending. After trying the same beta for a few hours to no avail, I discovered a short folk sequence with a sick toe hook hand match on the left undercling, allowing an easy reach to the left sloper, followed by a left heel and bump to the next sloper. Unfortunately none of us managed the second ascent but will be back soon.
Photo: Andrew Rothner
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Andrew Killing the Project
Photo; Danny Mauz
Thomas getting so close!
Photo: Danny Mauz
Found this old Choss Roof photo on 0friction with the caption "sent" droppin off...Invalid Salad! fortunately this line tops out and is definitely one of the best roof climbs in Arizona.
Photo: Andrew Rothner
Photo: Danny mauz
Andrew Killing the Project
Photo; Danny Mauz
Thomas getting so close!
Photo: Danny Mauz
Found this old Choss Roof photo on 0friction with the caption "sent" droppin off...Invalid Salad! fortunately this line tops out and is definitely one of the best roof climbs in Arizona.
I took that photo of Choss Roof Matt. The "sent" remark was, in context, simply to indicate that the huge bucket ending that part of the roof had been tagged and held. It's unreal you guys pushed it all the way out. Mos Def impressed this Ol' Washed-up Sparkle Jockey!
ReplyDeleteThanks for clearing that up BVB! If I had posted that, it would have definitely been invalid salad.
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