Here is an updated photo of the cliff we climbed last week. I've added the routes and names of the two routes we did in a day. There is another line that looks really sweet that follows the first pitch of 'Claro que no' and then follows the line to the left. We want to call it 'Claro que si' but we'll have to send it first!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Route Map
Here is an updated photo of the cliff we climbed last week. I've added the routes and names of the two routes we did in a day. There is another line that looks really sweet that follows the first pitch of 'Claro que no' and then follows the line to the left. We want to call it 'Claro que si' but we'll have to send it first!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Two in a Day!
Ha! Take that T.C.! You're not the only one who can do two routes in a day!
Yesterday, Jeremy and I had a great long day, racking up about 450' vertical, all trad, all gear belays. (OK so we're only about 5,550' and about 4 number grades lower than what T.C. does, but it was still wicked fun, and the first time we've been able to do more than one route at Aldamaga.
We left the car right at about noon, and had a hot hike in the blazing sun. Fortunately we only had to wait about 20 minutes for the shade to cover the route. We were racked up and ready to go and left tierra firma as soon as the shade allowed.
First up was T-Rex, 230' and just as fierce as the last time I tried and bruised my heels in a fall from the crux. We're figuring the pitches are 5.10 a/b and 5.9 respectively. After topping out, we walked back down the 'gulley of doom' where Jeremy managed to have a rock fall on his ankel and open up a nice gash. Though not as nice, (or as bloody) as the gash from our last trip out.
We chugged a bunch of water, gatoraid, and ate some oranges before starting up Claro Que No! A very nice 5.8 entry pitch to a somewhat scarry hanging belay 80' up. The second pitch is amazing... about 140' up a excellent and sustained 5.9. There are a few very exposed and insecure moves traversing from one crack system to another. Full Value!
We topped out around 7:00 pm just as the sun was going down, and as we made our second trip of the day down the 'gulley of doom' we were able to bask in our accomplishment, enjoy the view of the sun setting on the mountian ridge across the valley, and watch the moon rise.
The desert is an amazing place to climb, and as we had a celebratory smoke while packing for the hike to the van, I'd say I experienced a moment of grace... One of those moments when you know God is giving you an amazing gift, simply because you're His child, and beloved.
Congrats Jeremy, thanks Lord...
How about three...?!?
Yesterday, Jeremy and I had a great long day, racking up about 450' vertical, all trad, all gear belays. (OK so we're only about 5,550' and about 4 number grades lower than what T.C. does, but it was still wicked fun, and the first time we've been able to do more than one route at Aldamaga.
We left the car right at about noon, and had a hot hike in the blazing sun. Fortunately we only had to wait about 20 minutes for the shade to cover the route. We were racked up and ready to go and left tierra firma as soon as the shade allowed.
First up was T-Rex, 230' and just as fierce as the last time I tried and bruised my heels in a fall from the crux. We're figuring the pitches are 5.10 a/b and 5.9 respectively. After topping out, we walked back down the 'gulley of doom' where Jeremy managed to have a rock fall on his ankel and open up a nice gash. Though not as nice, (or as bloody) as the gash from our last trip out.
We chugged a bunch of water, gatoraid, and ate some oranges before starting up Claro Que No! A very nice 5.8 entry pitch to a somewhat scarry hanging belay 80' up. The second pitch is amazing... about 140' up a excellent and sustained 5.9. There are a few very exposed and insecure moves traversing from one crack system to another. Full Value!
We topped out around 7:00 pm just as the sun was going down, and as we made our second trip of the day down the 'gulley of doom' we were able to bask in our accomplishment, enjoy the view of the sun setting on the mountian ridge across the valley, and watch the moon rise.
The desert is an amazing place to climb, and as we had a celebratory smoke while packing for the hike to the van, I'd say I experienced a moment of grace... One of those moments when you know God is giving you an amazing gift, simply because you're His child, and beloved.
Congrats Jeremy, thanks Lord...
How about three...?!?
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