Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Sunshine Rock - “Road Trip” 5.6, “Steeplechase” 5.7, “Watering Hole” 5.8

The route "Road Trip".  Not really 5.6

Used “Meet up” to meet up with Jessica. Jessica’s has tons of alpine and sport experience, but based on limited time and iffy weather (very cold and almost rain), we went to Sunshine Rock.  Cool crag with lots of variety.  Good choice.  I lead all three routes and Jess top roped them.  Did a 5.6, 5.7 and a 5.8. The hardest route by far was the 5.6 route.  Road Trip is quite polished, has overhanging sections, spacey bolts and very awkward moves, likely a modern 5.8 IMHO. Lower section of Steeplechase was super fun, great holds and well protected, likely really a 5.5. Watering Hole is 5.8, fun route, moves took some thinking, best lead on this visit. Cool to try this crag, despite being busy, worth it. 


Base of main climbing area



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