Finding Forester

Is this the climb with a long run out just left of Vertical Alluvium? I saw some people climb it and all have used gear to get between some of the bolts, I think past the second or third. Oct 4, 2009

Yes, Finding Forester is just left of Vertical Alluvium. A fall anywhere before clipping the second bolt will probably result in a groundfall. The good thing is it is easy climbing. If you have doubts, it is easily set up as a toprope. Oct 21, 2009

This is the 2nd route upstream from the knotted rope. May 31, 2011

Second route upstream, bring a 0.75 to protect crux, and I felt it was harder than the route "hotness" to the left.... This thing also has half the bolts and is around the same height. Oct 19, 2011

I put this up in 2009 as a tribute to a friend (Jimmy Forester) killed while climbing in Mexico. Yes!!! bring a 0.75 to protect the "run out". It's EASY climbing between those two bolts. The cam is pretty damn solid if placed in the horizontal part of that crack. You gotta look for it. Thanks for the comments and for climbing it. Jimmy was an amazing friend, climber, father, brother, and son. He is dearly missed.

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P.S. - up top stay out on the face. Don't venture right to the big crack. This creates a bit of fun! Feb 27, 2012

P.S. - My partner on the FA was Cody Montoya. And it is now the second route after you descend the rope. Feb 27, 2012

I remember when Jimmy passed. My first trip to Potrero, the 99 pitches of Wildest Ride In The Park sounded like some fantasy route. Sad news when he was lost soloing it, but at least he was doing what most probably want to be doing when the time comes. RIP, Jimmy. Jun 20, 2013

Thanks for the comment, Craig. Jimmy is still missed, and we talk about him and all the memories quite often. This route has turned out to be a good tribute to a GREAT man and friend. If you ever get out this way, hit me up and we'll go do this route and share a beer afterwards! Jul 10, 2013

Definitely PG-13 if done without supplemental gear, otherwise a pretty fun route and an interesting lead. I found a couple of longer slings to be useful but not necessary. Aug 6, 2014

Protected the first few bolts with alpine draws. Long run out at the top which was scary, but I didn't add any additional protection, and it was fine, although it would be nice to calm the nerves. Apr 6, 2016