Finally back to #climbing after 2 months of absence.
And got to highpoint with an onsight of the green route in the image located between the person climbing on the left and the Autobelay on the right.
Votes for the grade are 50-50 between UIAA 7- and 7.
Most holds are smallish pinches and the second to last hold is an uncomfortable slopery hold. The upper third of the wall is slightly overhanging.
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Here's how to progressively get more comfortable with lead falls as we move into outdoor season in 2024
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Norweigan climber Thilo Schrter has established what is thought to be the hardest boulder in Norway, Tsunami, 8C+.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=775873
The climber from Wisconsin was rappelling pitch two of a popular 5.8 trad route when he fell.
https://www.climbing.com/news/21-year-old-dies-rappelling-accident-on-devils-tower/
“Hey, wake up. Wake up!” Brian whispered harshly. “There’s someone out there.” I half opened an eye and begrudgingly listened to the deafening silence. “I don’t hear anything man, I’m sure it’s nothing.” “SHHHHH!!!!” Brian’s face was pressed against the mesh fabric of the tent, as he peered out into the darkness. I thought of…
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