A bunch of old guys still enjoying the mountains, and the training they need to do to get off the couch
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Off the couch ... Brian D.
Getting after it on a six pitch route in Tahquitz. The beta from Brian on "Whodunit" is as follows:
What an aesthetic line! A little bit of every type of climbing technique was required: friction, face, finger, hand and fist cracks, some off width and a true chimney with a strenuous exit. We did it in 6 long… pitches: 5.9, 5.9. 5.8, 5.8, 5.7 (steep 2-3” crack dihedral with thankfully small incuts for my tired feet that were not visible from below) and a committing and stiff overhang finish, then a mellow 5.4 overhang with jugs to a 4th class groove to the true summit. Pretty perfect day; good guide and about 75 degrees with a little wind and no clouds. 10h car to car.