Dudes and dudettes,
As requested by LeeC, here are some images from our new route as well as some fun little things I did on Corral Peak, which should also be of interest to the fellow who posted the top-roping thread:
http://susysingerinavan.blogspot.com/2011/01/buff.html
Also, this week I put significant (30 or 40) gallons of water down the Status Quo and dug out the buried cracks on the first pitch. There's kind of two ways to go down there, straight up the bushy corner on the left or linking up the cracks and dykes halfway between there and Hard Rain (10 or 15 meters until you enter the corner proper). That's what I dug out as there was ancient fixed gear, the climbing is more fun, and I didn't want to trim hedges. There's quite a lot dirt on the lower slabs right now (Hard Rain had some grass and dirt filled sections up high) and will need a few good storms or even a winter to really sort out properly. My hope is that people get up there and experience enjoyment. Oh, and if it matters to anyone, the top of the first pitch of Hard Rain is currently spooging some nasty looking brown slime so either give it a miss or be prepared to aid through that section... Also I'm curious as to how these routes are listed as being 118 meters (and 117, I think) when I can rap straight to the base on a 70m and walk away? I haven't come in from the bottom so maybe there's some climbing up the ledge system that's fifth class?
Simon, didn't make it over to Defender yet as planned. Was losing sleep from the lichen and dirt stuck in my eyes and retreated back to Shepp to clean up. |