After Durant's first ascent (circa 2003/2004), the boulder problem sat there unrepeated for a very long time. To my knowledge, the second ascent did not take place until December 2011 when I was able to finally top the problem out after countless sessions and attempts. Since that 2011 ascent I know that Evan Race has successfully climbed Nick Stoner as well as Nathan Furst-Nichols (youtube discovery). Do you know of any other climbers who have topped this problem out? If so, please share!!!
Since my ascent in 2011, I have not been able to repeat the problem mainly because a sharp left hand crimp shreds my fingertips after a couple of attempts. Last week just before Christmas and the first measurable snowfall in Caroga Lake, New York, I was finally able to get a personal repeat on this notorious problem before winter set in. Big thanks to Kenta Yamada for his spotting and encouragement!
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That looks great. Just got a chance to check out your website again, and urge you to keep posting!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an awesome line, especially because it's not too high to start being sketchy -- but still tall enough to put the fear in ya. At least for me.