Back to the Mud.
Kat and I humped up to the High Peaks yesterday and did a new route on Ridge Crest Rock.
We were quite pleased with the way this route turned out.
It provides a fun and bolted alternative to the 5.2 route in the book - which is not 5.2 by the way.
We also got treated to quite the condor show as they soared and circled overhead for much of the day.
Here is an overview shot of the route. The first bolt is at the top of the exposed rib/bridge that leads to the fun slab.
Across the Great Divide 5.5*
Two more bolts and a big sling knob protect moves up the slab and then over the bulge.
Here is Kat with the knob slung and the last bolt clipped - contemplating the moves over the bulge.
Once over the bulge, you join the upper part of the existing route - sorry - no more bolts.
There is however, an anchor with rappel rings now.
Kat nears the summit to finish the coveted 2nd ascent and another snaking of Brad
100 feet of fun climbing to a huge summit with nice views.
Several groups were headed up the Juniper Canyon trail as we were headed down - no doubt questing for the super moon.
It was shining bright as we departed the parking area and headed home.
The view of the moon got snuffed by fog as soon as we got to 101.
