Gemini Crack

5.8+ 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : South Side

Be careful where you place gear, or you'll block the good holds.

Oct 29, 2009

Champ's Route

5.7 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Climbed with Cathi. Freaky top-out -- almost everything I stepped on disintegrated.

Oct 25, 2009

Two Pitch

5.4 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Meh.

Oct 24, 2009

Digital Delight

5.8 

GA : Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall

Skipped P1. Linked P2&3 (recommended). P4 was a lot more fun than I thought it would be.

Mar 22, 2009

Gunboat Diplomacy

5.10c/d 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Flakeview Area

Followed Trisha on first pitch only. Should go back and lead the whole thing. Fun!

Mar 8, 2009

Gift Certificate

5.8 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Flakeview Area

Followed Lucius.

Mar 8, 2009

Bear Hunt

5.7+ 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Flakeview Area

Started to the right of the mailslot start. It was runout, but easy climbing.

Mar 8, 2009

Granola

5.8+ 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Cereal Buttress

Toproped first pitch.

Mar 7, 2009

Shredded Wheat

5.11a 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Cereal Buttress

Toproped. This route is insanely awesome.

Mar 7, 2009

Frosted Flake

5.9+ 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Cereal Buttress

Had to hang after I got a cam stuck. Bring more big cams(2,3,3,4) or hexes next time.

Mar 7, 2009

Breakfast of Champions

5.10d 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Cereal Buttress

Toproped. Definitely felt like a 10d!

Mar 7, 2009

Digital Display

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. A little pumpier than it looks from the ground.

Feb 15, 2009

Restless Pedestrian

5.8 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped.

Feb 15, 2009

Flying Frog

5.10b/c 

GA : Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall

Toproped. Amazing climb. Must go back and lead it.

Feb 7, 2009

Mescaline Daydream

5.8 

GA : Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall

With Cathi and Lucius. Good variety of climbing, with well-protected cruxes.

Feb 7, 2009

Stone Wave

5.11a/b 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. Had a little 'assistance' getting through the start.

Jan 11, 2009

Digital Macabre

5.10b 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped.

Jan 11, 2009

Stranger than Friction

5.9 

GA : Currahee Mountain : Slab Area

Got off-sequence on the start, which made it much more challenging. A bit easier than Frictionary.

Jan 3, 2009

Netherworld Excavation

5.9 

GA : Lost Wall

Frank led, I cleaned. Best route I've done at Lost Wall so far.

Sep 13, 2008

Garden Club

5.9+ 

GA : Lost Wall

If this climb were clean, it would be really fun.

Sep 13, 2008

Nooner

5.8 

GA : Lost Wall

Fun and challenging, but a bit short.

Sep 13, 2008

The Daddy

5.6 

NC : Linville Gorge : Amphitheater

Linked 2&3. Fantastic view.

Aug 31, 2008

The Mummy

5.5 PG13 

NC : Linville Gorge : Amphitheater

Climb seems really steep without being too pumpy. Really exposed, and it stays in the shade.

Aug 31, 2008

Slippin' into Darkness

5.9 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Make sure shoes are clean after leaving the ledge midway!

Aug 30, 2008

North Ridge

5.5 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Great exposure and positive holds. Super-fun!

Aug 30, 2008

Helmet Buttress

5.6 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Did pitch 2&3 after Slippin' Into Darkness.

Aug 30, 2008

My Route

5.6 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Climbed with Andrea.

Aug 30, 2008

Thin Pockets

5.9 PG13 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Good gear and not too hard if you go the right way.

Aug 10, 2008

Second Sun

5.9+ 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset South

Took a whipper on the first crux. The gear is good! Must go back and redpoint. Fun route.

Aug 10, 2008

Water in Motion

5.12a 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Toprope. Flailed miserably on this one. Pulled off a hold up high for the coup de grace.

Aug 10, 2008

Spring Break

5.8 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Cleaned after Gary led it.

Aug 10, 2008

Royal Arches

5.10a/b 

CA : Yosemite National Park : ... : Royal Arches

Chickened out on the (slick!) crux traverse and did the 5.7 A0 variation. Awesome.

Aug 6, 2008

Terrier in Trouble

5.8 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Crack is nice. Top slab part is easy.

Jul 26, 2008

Heavy Hands

5.8 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Start requires quite a bit of muscle, but the holds are huge.

Jul 26, 2008

Bill's Route

5.8 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Secure climbing with great protection. But it makes you think most of the way!

Jul 26, 2008

Snake Charmer

5.11a 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Did not finish. I am fat and lazy. Felt red-pointable.

Jul 19, 2008

That Orange Hat

5.10b 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Got spanked numerous times by the start. Felt harder than 10b.

Jul 19, 2008

Flim Flam

5.8 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Ok, but short.

Jul 19, 2008

Backlash

5.10 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

Jun 7, 2008

Fat Lady Sings

5.9+ 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : The Balcony

Nice climb.

Jun 7, 2008

Sky Hook

5.8 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : The Balcony

Ascent date is wrong. Climbed this last Thanksgiving with Andy.

Jun 7, 2008

Cracked Actor

5.10a 

TN : Leda

Toproped. Awesome climb.

Jun 1, 2008

Fanfair

5.7 

TN : Leda

Start is pretty physical.

Jun 1, 2008

Free to Think

5.8 

TN : Leda

Jun 1, 2008

Jody's Route (aka The Chris' Route)

5.10c/d 

TN : Leda

Toproped. MUST come back and lead this one. Super fun!

Jun 1, 2008

Oh So Sweet

5.10- PG13 

TN : Leda

Beginning, middle and end of climb each has a different character. Very fun.

Jun 1, 2008

Speedway Boogie

5.7+ 

TN : Leda

Jun 1, 2008

Old Foot

5.9 

TN : Leda

Fell once. Not too hard, just tricky.

Jun 1, 2008

Good and Plenty

5.8 

TN : Leda

Fun little climb.

Jun 1, 2008

Blade Loafer

5.10b 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : Lilly Bluff

Clipped the bolts. Fell once at the crux. Do not underestimate the slickness.

May 18, 2008

Ticks Are For Kids

5.10a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : Lilly Bluff

Recommended.

May 18, 2008

I'm Late

5.7 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

A welcome change of pace from the usual crack-in-a-corner 5.7s at T-Wall.

Apr 12, 2008

Stepping Stone

5.10a/b 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. Protection seemed a little hairy down low. Beautiful arete.

Apr 12, 2008

Centerfold

5.10b 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. Gets pumpier as you go. Great protection.

Apr 12, 2008

Massive Attack

5.9+ 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped.

Apr 12, 2008

House of The Rising Sun

5.10d 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. Really fun climbing the whole way.

Apr 12, 2008

Witchy Woman

5.10c 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Toproped. Need to work on those slopers!

Apr 5, 2008

Fish-eyed Fool

5.10b 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Flailed miserably on this one. Need to go back and redeem myself!

Apr 5, 2008

Miss Scarlet

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Was wet when we climbed it. Still, not too bad.

Apr 5, 2008

Bear Cub

5.7 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Flakeview Area

Did the bolted line on the left end of the ledge.

Mar 9, 2008

The Gift

5.7 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Flakeview Area

Fun climbing. Great view of the rest of the wall and the valley.

Mar 9, 2008

Drivin' and Cryin'

5.10a 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Flakeview Area

Toproped.

Mar 9, 2008

Comatose

5.8 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Comatose Area

Seconded for Frank. Great fun, should go back and lead it someday.

Mar 8, 2008

Rusty Redneck

5.10c 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Comatose Area

Think I might have gone off route, as I went to the 4th bolt out right and then up.

Mar 8, 2008

Born Again

5.10b/c 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Cereal Buttress

Toproped. Finding the holds/sequence is the challenge.

Mar 8, 2008

Fruit Loops

5.7+ 

NC : Rumbling Bald : Cereal Buttress

Started snowing during the second pitch. Good times.

Mar 8, 2008

Thin Flakes

5.9 

AL : Griffin Falls

Blue Alien protected the crux.

Feb 23, 2008

Knife Crack

5.9+ 

AL : Griffin Falls

Toproped because it was wet. Have to go back and lead it!

Feb 23, 2008

Whetstone

5.9+ PG13 

AL : Griffin Falls

Toproped. I think this would be a scary lead.

Feb 23, 2008

Flapjack

5.10b/c 

AL : Griffin Falls

Concentrated climbing. Very good for such a short route.

Feb 23, 2008

Second Cup

5.11a 

AL : Griffin Falls

Toproped this one because it was wet.

Feb 23, 2008

Dead Letter Office

5.10b 

AL : Griffin Falls

Toproped. This route is hell when wet. Still had a great time!

Feb 23, 2008

Crawdaddy

5.10a 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Feb 16, 2008

Tea and Strumpets

5.10a 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Feb 16, 2008

Moving Target

5.9 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Cool route!

Feb 16, 2008

Dihedral

5.9 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Feb 16, 2008

It's All Good

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Feb 16, 2008

Shiva's Last Dance

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Much better than I expected.

Feb 2, 2008

Multiple Use Area

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Took a mighty whipper on this one. Boy do I suck.

Feb 2, 2008

Exposed Aggregate

5.7 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Moved onto this when I realized I didn't have sufficient pro for Restless Pedestrian. Weird climb.

Feb 2, 2008

Razor Worm

5.8+ 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Jan 27, 2008

Motor Booty

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Followed Denmark up this one. Crazy start isn't as bad as it looks.

Jan 27, 2008

Prerequisite for Excellence

5.8 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped.

Jan 27, 2008

Deprived Child

5.6 PG13 

GA : Currahee Mountain : Slab Area

Jan 20, 2008

Buzzard Breath

5.9 

GA : Currahee Mountain : The Buzzard Wall

Fun climb.

Jan 20, 2008

All I Wanted was a Pepsi

5.6 PG13 

GA : Currahee Mountain : Slab Area

Nice climbing, but there really should be a bolt around the 20-foot mark.

Jan 5, 2008

Mikey's Mantle

5.10a 

GA : Currahee Mountain : Slab Area

Fun, and well-protected.

Jan 5, 2008

Buffy the Buzzard Slayer

5.10c 

GA : Currahee Mountain : The Buzzard Wall

Jan 5, 2008

Dust Bowl Daze

5.7 

GA : Currahee Mountain : Slab Area

Jan 5, 2008

Frictionary

5.9 

GA : Currahee Mountain : Slab Area

This is what slab climbing is all about!

Jan 5, 2008

Comfortably Numb

5.9+ 

AL : Sand Rock : The Pinnacle

Toproped. Super-fun. Would like to lead it, but the runout start means I probably never will.

Dec 1, 2007

Violator, The

5.11a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

Really fun. Didn't fall as many times as I expected to. Maybe someday I'll redpoint it.

Nov 23, 2007

Best Seat In The House

5.9+ 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : The Balcony

Very nice climb.

Nov 22, 2007

Shadowhawk

5.9 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

Nov 22, 2007

Spawn

5.10c 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

I was really psyched when I onsighted this.

Nov 22, 2007

The Prow

5.4 

NC : Linville Gorge : Amphitheater

Climbed this with the gorge in full autumn colors. The view was incredible.

Nov 11, 2007

Jim Dandy

5.4 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Nov 10, 2007

Dirt Bag

5.8 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Great climb, but way too hard to be a 5.8.

Nov 3, 2007

Puppy Ride

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

My first 5.9 lead at T-Wall. Harder than it looks, but not too bad.

Nov 3, 2007

Finagle

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Followed after Denmark led it.

Nov 3, 2007

Cumberland Blues

5.9 

TN : Leda

No bats when I climbed it!

Oct 27, 2007

Knock on Rock

5.9+ 

TN : Leda

Start felt waaay harder than 5.7. Once you pass the second bolt, it's all over.

Oct 27, 2007

Walk By Me

5.7 

TN : Leda

Good beginner climb.

Oct 27, 2007

Golden Girl

5.10c 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Team-led this one with Denmark.

Oct 20, 2007

Everybody Knows Fire

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Oct 20, 2007

Easy Verschneidung (Easy V)

5.3 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Ran up this trying to beat a rainstorm that blew over. Saw a kick-ass rainbow in the valley.

Sep 28, 2007

Limelight

5.7 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Pitch one is great. Pitch two is even better!

Sep 28, 2007

Something Interesting

5.7+ 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

First pitch is super-duper classic. Pitch two is a real let-down in comparison.

Sep 28, 2007

Cascading Crystal Kaleidoscope (CCK)

5.8 PG13 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Should have done this one sooner. All 3 pitches are great. Each has its own special flavor.

Sep 27, 2007

Dennis

5.5 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Great start. Robert and John did all the leading on this one.

Sep 27, 2007

Hawk

5.5 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Nice exposure with mostly easy climbing.

Sep 26, 2007

Arrow

5.8 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Quintessential face climb. Hardest part of the crux is finding the damn holds on that white stone.

Sep 26, 2007

Wrist

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Maybe next time try the Arch to Wrist linkup?

Sep 25, 2007

City Lights

5.8- 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Great climb, especially the first pitch.

Sep 25, 2007

Maria

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Don't see what all the fuss is about. Didn't seem all that great to me.

Sep 25, 2007

Baby

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Really enjoyed this one, especially the offwidth.

Sep 24, 2007

Te Dum

5.7 

NY : The Gunks : The Near Trapps

Great variety on this route. Do yourself a favor, and do it in one long pitch. The belay sucks.

Sep 23, 2007

Yellow Ridge

5.7 

NY : The Gunks : The Near Trapps

Pro was a little scarce for the traverse at the end of P1.

Sep 23, 2007

Gelsa

5.4 

NY : The Gunks : The Near Trapps

P1, lame. P2, so-so. P3, indescribably awesome!

Sep 23, 2007

Belly Roll

5.4 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

As punishment for laughing at me leading, it started raining on Vikas as he followed me up.

Sep 22, 2007

The Last Will Be First

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Climbed this because High Exposure was packed. Glad we did, it was awesome!

Sep 21, 2007

Frog's Head

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Sep 21, 2007

Bear Mountain Picnic

5.8+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Avoided this route for years because it looked dangerous. Finally got on it -- it's safe and fun!

Sep 9, 2007

Diamond Cutter

5.10b/c 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Almost onsighted it. Fell on the last hard move. I will have my revenge!

Sep 9, 2007

Rehab

5.10a 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Accidentally climbed this instead of Therapist(5.9). Glad I did, it's better!

Sep 9, 2007

R.J. Gold

5.9 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Sep 8, 2007

Ghost Dancers

5.8+ 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Started up the thin crack. Way hard moves for a 5.8, and skimpy pro. Eases off after that.

Sep 8, 2007

Mild Mannered Secretary

5.7 

NC : Pilot Mountain : Amphitheater

First time I went to climb this, I got on Arms Control (5.11) instead. A rude awakening.

Sep 2, 2007

Turkey Shoot

5.8 

NC : Pilot Mountain : Amphitheater

Sep 2, 2007

Crackin' Up

5.7 

NC : Pilot Mountain : Amphitheater

Mellow but fun.

Sep 2, 2007

Black Rain

5.9 

NC : Pilot Mountain : Black Rain Wall

Sep 2, 2007

Chicken Bone

5.7+ X 

NC : Pilot Mountain : Parking Lot

Toproped. Phillip led this one. This would definitely be a spooky lead!

Sep 2, 2007

Vegomatic

5.7+ 

NC : Pilot Mountain : Parking Lot

If you stop at the bottom anchors, you're definitely selling yourself short on this one.

Sep 2, 2007

Caterpillar

5.7 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : David's Castle Wall

Seconded behind Phillip. Great climb, will have to lead it someday.

Sep 1, 2007

Ooga Chocka

5.8 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : David's Castle (backside)

Didn't like this one as much as everyone else seems to.

Sep 1, 2007

Electra

5.10c 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : David's Castle Wall

Toproped because it was starting to rain. Stayed pretty dry.. probably could have led it. Oh well.

Sep 1, 2007

Wind Walker

5.9 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset South

Dramatic, but never unreasonably hard. A great lead.

Aug 25, 2007

Liberty Bell

5.9 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset South

Toproped. Opening moves are STOUT. Crack above is great fun.

Aug 25, 2007

Back Street Revelations

5.11a PG13 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset South

Toproped. First and second half of climb are very different, and both very fun!

Aug 25, 2007

Blonde Ambition

5.7+ 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset South

Definitely sustained. Fun climb.

Aug 25, 2007

Jugular Vein

5.7 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset South

Easier than it looks. Liked it a lot.

Aug 25, 2007

Dreamscape

5.11c/d 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Toproped. Amazing climb. Hope to be able to redpoint it someday.

Aug 18, 2007

Nick of Time

5.11b/c R 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Ouch. Hangdogged my way up this one on toprope. The tiny holds, they hurt me.

Aug 18, 2007

Pin Chimney

5.8+ 

AL : Sand Rock : The Pinnacle

Aug 18, 2007

Sundial Crack

5.8- 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : Nose Area

Aug 4, 2007

Walking the Dog

5.9- 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Easy, fun route. Good pro.

Jul 28, 2007

Mark's Menace

5.8+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Team-led this with Robert.

Jul 28, 2007

Kitty Litter

5.7+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Jaws Block/West Side Rock

Toproped. Pretty tough for a Sand Rock 5.7!

Jul 28, 2007

Valdez, The

5.10c 

AL : Sand Rock : The Pinnacle

Toproped.

Jul 28, 2007

Too Pumped Chump

5.10 

AL : Sand Rock : The Flintstone

For such a short, straightforward route, it certainly packs a pump!

Jul 28, 2007

Mickey's Mantle

5.10a 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped.

Jul 22, 2007

Mister Green Jeans

5.9 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped.

Jul 22, 2007

R&D

5.8+ 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped.

Jul 22, 2007

Elephant Crack

5.7+ 

AL : Palisades Park

Crux is more mental than anything. Fun, easy, and great exposure.

Jul 22, 2007

Oh My Achin' Head

5.8 

AL : Palisades Park

Wasn't entirely happy with the protection on the crux of this one.

Jul 22, 2007

Ox Crack

5.8 

TN : Leda

Fantastic jam crack.

Jul 21, 2007

Girls Only

5.10a 

TN : Leda

Jul 21, 2007

TJ's Demise

5.9 

TN : Leda

Crux felt pretty reachy and desperate for a 5.9. Maybe I was just tired?

Jul 21, 2007

Opinionated

5.9 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : Red Wall

Jul 7, 2007

Gastonia Crack

5.4 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : Practice Wall

Jul 7, 2007

Eat a Peach

5.7 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : Two Pitch Wall

Really fun way to finish Two Pitch. Hope your second doesn't hang dog -- that rock is SHARP!

Jul 7, 2007

Two Pitch

5.4 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : Two Pitch Wall

More fun than I thought it would be.

Jul 7, 2007

Bear, The

5.7 

NC : Crowders Mountain : ... : Middle Finger (backside)

Rotten rock gives me the creeps.

Jul 7, 2007

Bubble Bath

5.9 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Toproped.

Jun 23, 2007

Stan's Crack

5.8 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

You'll burn some calories on this one.

Jun 23, 2007

Slip Stream

5.7+ 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Toproped.

Jun 23, 2007

Copperhead

5.7+ 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

A little pumpy for a 7.

Jun 23, 2007

Crazy Eights

5.8+ R 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Jun 23, 2007

Sneakers

5.10a 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Tricky start. Neat how the route goes from feeling confined to exposed as you climb up and out.

Jun 16, 2007

Pigs in Zen (Tuesday's Gone)

5.10d 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Yowza! Pumpy and excellent.

Jun 16, 2007

Pump Handles

5.9 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Jun 16, 2007

Passages

5.8 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

I think this is probably the best 5.8 at T-Wall.

Nov 5, 2006

Super Slide

5.10b 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. Really cool moves!

Nov 5, 2006

In Pursuit of Excellence

5.9 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Toproped. This thing kicks my ass every time.

Nov 5, 2006

Jay Walker

5.8- 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Good climb to practice moving efficiently. Good variety in the cracks and face holds.

Nov 4, 2006

Molly and Rocket

5.9- 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Lack of protection for the dirty start is a bit nerve-wracking. Getting out of the cave is funky!

Nov 4, 2006

Art

5.8 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Eases off considerably after the lower crux.

Nov 4, 2006

Rat's Ass

5.8+ 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : South Side

First pitch is awesome. Use the left crack for the second pitch.

Oct 7, 2006

Twist and Shout

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Sep 3, 2006

Narcissism

5.10b 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Great fun.

Sep 3, 2006

Moonscape

5.10b 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Sep 3, 2006

Jacob's Ladder

5.8 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Sep 2, 2006

On the Side

5.8 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Sep 2, 2006

Therapist

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Sep 2, 2006

Rode Hard, Put Up Wet

5.10d 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

This route kicked my ass. Must go back and redpoint it when I have more energy.

Sep 2, 2006

Harvard

5.2 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Didn't like this, but it was an easy way to set up a toprope for Trapped Like a Rat in the rain.

Jun 4, 2006

Trapped Like a Rat

5.7+ 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

A devious route. Some skill is required to climb it well.

Jun 4, 2006

Middle Earth

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Jun 2, 2006

Minty

5.4 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Really, really good for a 5.3.

Jun 2, 2006

Madame Grunnebaum's Wulst

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Linking pitches 2&3 makes this by far the best 5.6 in the Gunks.

Jun 2, 2006

High Exposure

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

The last pitch is a must-do! You need to be creative to link P1&2 on a single rope.

Jun 1, 2006

Moonlight

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Jun 1, 2006

Jackie

5.5 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

An excellent introduction to how thrilling an 'easy' Gunks climb can be.

May 31, 2006

Beginner's Delight

5.4 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

I don't think a beginner leader would be delighted with this climb, but it is a great one!

May 31, 2006

Shockley's Ceiling

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

The Strictly Shocking linkup is the way to go, since the first pitch of Shockley's is lame.

May 30, 2006

Ken's Crack

5.7+ 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Fell during my onsight attempt. As I'm completing try 2, it starts raining. This route hates me.

May 30, 2006

Laurel

5.7 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

If you can start it, you can finish it!

May 30, 2006

Rhododendron

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Gunks crack climbs are the best.

May 30, 2006

Horseman

5.5 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

Best 5.5 ever! Easy to protect. Fun climbing every inch of the way.

May 30, 2006

Bunny

5.6 

NY : The Gunks : The Trapps

May 30, 2006

Second Coming

5.7 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : South Side

Classic, easy 5.7.

May 14, 2006

Short Man's Sorrow

5.6 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : South Side

Good beginner lead, except for the problem of getting down.

May 13, 2006

The Nose

5.8 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : Nose Area

Don't know why this route is so much fun... but it is!

May 13, 2006

Lichen or Not

5.5 

NC : Looking Glass Rock : South Side

May 13, 2006

S'More

5.8+ 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Not your average crack in a corner climb.

Apr 9, 2006

One-Ten

5.6 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Good beginner lead.

Apr 9, 2006

Rusty's Crack

5.10a 

TN : Sunset Park : Sunset North

Until you know the moves, this route seems nigh impossible. Tore my MCL on this on a cold day.

Apr 9, 2006

Stumbling Block

5.9- 

AL : Palisades Park

Apr 8, 2006

My Little Pocket Frog

5.10b 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped.

Mar 26, 2006

Tim's Route

5.9+ 

AL : Palisades Park

Fun! Felt pretty pumpy for a 5.9.

Mar 26, 2006

Steeples

5.8 

AL : Palisades Park

Mellow and fun climb.

Mar 26, 2006

Box Lunch

5.8- 

AL : Palisades Park

Seemed kind of short.

Mar 26, 2006

Trivial Pursuit

5.9 

AL : Palisades Park

Love this route. Good gear and great moves.

Mar 26, 2006

Nine to Five

5.8 

AL : Palisades Park

Rolling out from under that roof certainly got the adrenaline going!

Mar 25, 2006

Cashmere

5.7 

AL : Palisades Park

Not many roofs like this around!

Mar 25, 2006

Sanscrit

5.8 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Ironically, the roof is the least of your problems on this one.

Mar 12, 2006

Golden Locks

5.8+ 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Gorgeous crack climb.

Mar 12, 2006

Nutrasweet

5.7 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Mar 11, 2006

Somalian Hunger

5.10a 

GA : Lost Wall

Watched a guy take an upside-down whipper on this one once.

May 29, 2005

Guzzler

5.8 

GA : Lost Wall

Protects very well. Most of the climbing is really laid back, but still fun.

May 29, 2005

Roger's Corner

5.9- 

GA : Lost Wall

May 29, 2005

Lost and Found

5.11b/c 

GA : Lost Wall

Toproped.

May 29, 2005

Steggo

5.6 PG13 

GA : Lost Wall

Great tree at the top for toprope anchors.

May 29, 2005

White Gold

5.9+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Packs enough pump down low to earn the rating. The top part is, thankfully, easier.

May 28, 2005

Knob Wall

5.6 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Good beginner climb.

May 28, 2005

Misty

5.10c/d 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Always a fun lead.

May 28, 2005

Standard Route

5.6 

AL : Sand Rock : The Pinnacle

I don't think I enjoy this route as much as everyone else seems to. An ok beginner route.

May 28, 2005

Tarantella

5.10a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : Lilly Bluff

Tall and fun.

Apr 17, 2005

Lounge Lizard

5.11b 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : Lilly Bluff

Toproped.

Apr 17, 2005

Rocking Chair

5.9- 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : Lilly Bluff

Apr 17, 2005

Thinner

5.7 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Stephen King Library

Very short route.

Apr 16, 2005

Dude Climbs Like a Lady

5.6 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Solstice Cave

Note to self: never climb this again.

Apr 16, 2005

Christine

5.10a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Stephen King Library

Nice, mellow 10. Plenty of time to think.

Apr 16, 2005

Pale Face

5.11a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : The Balcony

Toproped it. This would be a kick-ass lead!

Apr 16, 2005

Double Feature

5.10c 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : The Balcony

Toproped.

Apr 16, 2005

General Admission

5.11a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : The Balcony

Toproped it. Did way better than I expected!

Apr 16, 2005

It

5.10a 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Stephen King Library

Short, but the moves are fun.

Apr 16, 2005

Coco Puffs

5.7 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

Led it on gear.

Apr 15, 2005

Comic Relief Left

5.9 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

Apr 15, 2005

Comic Relief Direct

5.8 

TN : Obed & Clear Creek : ... : Image Wall

Apr 15, 2005

Plastic Toys

5.7 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

Apr 2, 2005

Nappy

5.7 

TN : The Tennessee Wall : T-Wall North

First trad lead.

Apr 2, 2005

Six Toes

5.10a 

AL : Sand Rock : Jaws Block/West Side Rock

Nov 28, 2004

Ale 81

5.10c 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

This route makes me bleed.

Nov 28, 2004

Rabies

5.11a 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Spicy and committing moves under the roof.

Nov 26, 2004

Cave Route

5.5 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Only did first 2 pitches.

Nov 21, 2004

Peek-a-Boo

5.5 

NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Followed Chris on my first multipitch climb!

Nov 20, 2004

Thin in the Middle

5.10c 

AL : Sand Rock : Jaws Block/West Side Rock

The slab is tricky.

Oct 24, 2004

Oyster

5.10a 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Great route. Always fun.

Oct 23, 2004

Popular Science (Golden Flake)

5.9+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

Pumpy! Toproped it. I must lead it someday!

Oct 23, 2004

Windows

5.8+ X 

AL : Sand Rock : Sun Wall

A fun, challenging toprope.

Oct 23, 2004

Layback Dihedral

5.4 

VA : Great Falls : Dihedrals

Random route we toproped while visiting Jared in Baltimore.

Aug 9, 2004

Miss Prissy

5.9 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Apr 10, 2004

Mammy

5.9 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Bolt line looks kinda weird, but it works.

Apr 10, 2004

Rolffed

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

My first real whipper! Fell at the anchors trying to clip in because I am an idiot.

Apr 10, 2004

Ankles Away

5.9+ 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Apr 10, 2004

Jaws (aka Cleopatra's Clit)

5.9+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Jaws Block/West Side Rock

Some reachy moves. Toproped it. Bouldering it would be scary.

Nov 8, 2003

Kennel Club

5.8+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Always fun.

Nov 8, 2003

My Dog Has Fleas

5.8+ 

AL : Sand Rock : Holiday Block

Much easier once you know the correct sequence.

Nov 8, 2003

Posey's Pass

5.6 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped with Jenny.

Oct 5, 2003

Boobs

5.9 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped

Oct 5, 2003

Pillar

5.4 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped with Jenny.

Oct 5, 2003

Jumping Jack Flash

5.8- 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped with Jenny.

Oct 4, 2003

Bubba

5.5 

AL : Palisades Park

Good beginner lead.

Oct 4, 2003

Chimney

5.6 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped with Jenny.

Oct 4, 2003

Whip Me, Beat Me

5.8 

AL : Palisades Park

Toproped with Jenny.

Oct 4, 2003

Gravity Boots

5.7 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

Aug 23, 2003

Afterburner

5.5 

TN : Foster Falls : Main Wall

First thing I ever climbed outdoors.

Aug 23, 2003