TimL

Guide says 11a. It feels more like mid 5.10. Its just one bouldery move if I remember correct.

Depending on what you will use them for, I would say painfully tight. They stretch a fair amount. I usually own two pairs. ONe new pair thats painfully tight for hard free climbing. Then an older resoled pair that I've had for a while that I use for alpine. Most importantly, Mythos stretch a fair amount. How was Index yesterday?

What are you doing away from class? Go to school, study and come to Smith this weekend. Never mind that silly pursuit of playing around on little rocks.

I'll be at Smith either Thur-Sunday or Friday-Sunday. It depends when I can break free from my rigorious work schedule.

Yup...I guess that means I have to jump on the Sunshine Dihedral.

You say these things....but will they happen?

I know. You down graded all those pitches in your old handy dandy Smith rock guide that I still need to return to you.

Anybody climb this route before? It looks good but I've heard mixed reviews. Some say its ran out and hard while others say its awesome. Anybody have an opinion...beta? RuMR? E-Rock?

Ask Checkmark.....he has many cams!

Crossfire has maybe six bolts after the crack. A little sporty in sections but the falls are clean. Its a steep wall. Amazing route in a great position.

Yeah...try checkmark. Also, I'm thinking about heading to Yosemite during late May. Thinking about the Nose and other classic long free climbs. If anyone is down will be down there during the same time, PM me. Distel....you down for some more crack?

Check out mountainwerks.org. I believe Alex and MVS both route good trip reports.

Climbed it on TR once without falling then went in for the redpoint on the next lead. Stupid foot popped off at the crux. I was pissed. Next time it should go. Gym Tuesday maybe?

Thanks to all for such a great weekend.

I was there but didn't see redpoint. Its awesome though! Congrats Ian! BTW - Rudy, I thought you were supposed to be at Smith this weekend.

I'll be coming back on Sunday. I'm up for climbing around here...Index, Leavenworth if the weather nice. Shoot me a PM.

Always

I thought Steel Monkey was really hard for the grade, but then again I was tired when I tried it.

So who all is going down to Smithy this weekend? I might be looking for a partner. Anyone interested?

If my memory serves me correct and from what a friend told me, the two free climbing bolts on the upper part replaced two old pins. I haven't tried to "free" it yet on lead. Might give it a shot this year.

I can't believe there were only like four people at Index yesterday. It was amazing out. Dry granite. Warm sun. It was great seeing Dberdinka, slothrop and folks at Index. Solo aided 10%. Slothrop offered a belay so we warmed up on Iron Horse. I know its the beginning of the season and my first lead on rock in five months, but I'm pissed I fell at the crux. I havn't fallen there in ages. Enough ranting. Then did Jap Gardens short and then both pitches of Thin Fingers. Index rocks! Also, just a quick note. Narrow Arrow Direct, as I understand, goes free at 12+. Although the guide labels the climb at A2 11b, the climb goes clean and I've done most of it clean. I say most because I was solo aiding it a year ago and ran out of gear at the free climbing bolts and lowered off. I also have a friend who has climbed it clean. Please don't pound pins.

Hey Tex - Lets chat latter. I could be persuaded to head through Portland. I'm off to Index know. Cheers. T

I'll be starting my commute to the office here shortly. I'll be at the Lower Town Wall if anyone wants to climb or you can give me a call on my cell at 425.241.9045.

I might be in as well. Who all is heading doen from Seattle?

What up folks? Leaving for Index in the next hour or so. PM me if your interested in cragging or else I'll be at the Lower Town Wall solo aiding if anyone wants to stop by and get some pitches in.