Poor snow, great rock | Wasootch, 5.8 - 5.10c

After a few tours for turns turned bad in March, I gave up on snow and went for rock.  On March 27 it was 21 degrees in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis Valley. With the chance of afternoon winds, Anton and I went for a day of cragging at Wasootch, great pick since the sun hit B Slab around 10:30 and it was hot in the sun by noon.

I was stoked, led three routes and top roped one. Started with a cold rock lead on “Orange Arete” bolted 5.8, then led “Cracked Slab” bolted/trad 5.9, then after Anton’s great lead, top roped “Silver Bullet” bolted 5.10c.  Finished with a lead up “The Funnel” bolted/trad 5.8.  

Anton's turn on "Cracked Slab - 5.9"

"Silver Bullet" 5.10c follows right ramp, then left below roof.

Great to be on rock so nice and early in the season.