15th November 2024

St Loy Cliff

Cress Cendo – VS 5a – Second (Dgd)
Chlorofyl Cluster – E1 5b – TR (Dgd)
The Baldest – E4 5c – TR (Dgd)
Tingaloy – HS 4b – Lead
Monochrome Men – E1 5b – Second

So, great to be out with Joe again. We dont get to climb that often so this was a make the most of the day.

And it was very much a day of two halves. The morning, one of disappointment and half hearted attemps. The afternoon, one of success and redemption.

I’ve climbed both Crescendo and CC before. This time I failed on both. Probably my head more than anything, but still disappointing. Weird as well because I’ve been climbing a lot indoors and feeling strong. This was born out with my attempt on the Baldest which went well comparatively. Tiny crystal gripping and insecure foot placements typify this great route. I fell once on the crux, but having done it, I now think I might be able to clean it.

Anyway, I finished the day far more strongly. Again on two previously climbed routes, but both good ones. Monochrome Men is still the best. My first E1 no less.