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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 73
Internal Dialogue
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Redpoint. Led as the last climb of the day. Fun route on good jugs, cool exposed move stepping out right to the anchors. Really hard to clean on lower should have cleaned on follow
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 28
One page at a time
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Had to hang at 3rd bolt to figure out the crux. Ended using the left hand side pull to lay back a bit. Missed an undercling at the start. Fun route should come back to get clean.
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 55
Angelfire
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Had to hang at the dihedral crux again. Could see the holds this time but just got pumped out, needed to work the stemming feet more to move left. Also hung at last bolt bc of pump but made it up after.
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 13
Absolution
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Onsight. Led after waiting out the drizzle, really fun route with amazing view. Minimal crack climbing required though I did use one arm bar and one foot in the crack. Fun jug pulls through the roof after that.
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 70
Catfish Strangler
May 9, 2026 · Follow. Followed after Rob sent on lead. Was able to pull the first roof move almost statically but didn't manage to get up and over and had to hang. Pulled through after the hang, Could probably get clean
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 25
Take It To The Limit
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Redpoint. First climb of the day, good warm up
Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 13
In Lieu of Seneca
May 2, 2026 · Lead / Redpoint. Fun lead to end the day. Feet hurt in the big crack. Finished by breaking right up the dirty ramp, but still wonder if following the crack all the way could work
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 4
Sandycapped
May 2, 2026 · TR. Tried tr after leading sad but beautiful. Took a few tries to do crux at bottom, kinda cheated it after hanging but got the rest of the climb.
Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 8
Sad But Beautiful
May 2, 2026 · Lead / Pinkpoint. Led clipping robs gear plus a few extra cams. Fun climbing and favorite climb of the day. Crux move stepping up on small feet after the finger crack before traversing left
Trad
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 4
Macchiato Machine
May 2, 2026 · 1 pitch. Lead / Onsight. Lead up first climb of pmc trip. Good jams easy walk up. Thought it was more fun than good arch as it's less awkward to place gear. Run out a bit at the top past the old rap tree to the ledge.
Trad 2 pitches
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 38
A Christian Delight
Nov 8, 2025 · 2 pitches. Lead / Onsight. Led the first pitch up to a big tree under humphreys head. Rob led second short pitch going straight up to the head instead of doing the traverse. Still not 100% sure we were on route.
Trad
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 76
Kauffman-Cardon
Nov 8, 2025 · 1 pitch. Follow. Climbed just the second pitch after getting up to the mid point anchor from t&t. Trees growing in the corner made it not the best pitch
Trad 2 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 46
T&T
Nov 8, 2025 · 1 pitch. Follow. Followed rob up the first pitch. Surprisingly good positive holds. Seemed a bit runout but we might have missed some gear placements. Heady anchor doing a hanging belay. Finished up 2nd pitch of koffman-cardon.
Trad 2 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
Leonards Lunacy
Nov 1, 2025 · TR. Tr with rob
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 15
Cripple's Face
Nov 1, 2025 · TR. Tr with rob
TR
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 73
Anonymous Flake Right
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead. Led with Bryan Bert and rob. Got a decent amount of gear in before the bolt using small and micro cams. Still a big runout in the first half
Trad, TR
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 12
Sunset Slab
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead / Flash. Led with bert Bryan and rob. Placed a bd #1, bd .75, black totem, and bd .2 in that order to supplement the bolts and felt very well protected. Really fun climb with a lot of variety. Amazing view at the top of both sides of the ridge.
Trad
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 6
Goodnight Moon
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead / Flash. Led with bert bryan and rob. Interesting climb that felt very different from others at buzzards with all the big holds. Well bolted but still wouldn't want to fall anywhere due to the low angle
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 45
Kimberly
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead. Led with Bryan and Bert. Lots of good gear in the crack you don't really even need to use the first bolt
Trad, Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 95
Failure to Communicate
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead. Warm up climb with Bert Bryan rob
Sport
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 8
Easy Project
Aug 23, 2025 · TR.
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 14
Phil's Solo
Aug 23, 2025 · TR. Managed to get clean on TR after giovanni led but it was a struggle and pretty akward in spots
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 28
The Arborist
Aug 23, 2025 · Lead / Redpoint. first climb of the day at sunset with jd and giovanni
Trad
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 27
Sunset Crack
Aug 23, 2025 · Follow. Tr and cleaned gear after Giovanni. Had a couple good finger jams but still couldnt get through it
Trad
V0-1 4+
 1
Sriracha
Aug 9, 2025 · Flash.
Boulder
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 28
The Arborist
Aug 9, 2025 · Follow. Followed after Rob before setting up sunset crack tr. Good jams once you get through the awkward start. Should lead next time
Trad
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 27
Sunset Crack
Aug 9, 2025 · 2 pitches. TR. Worked on tr with Rob. We both eventually got to the top with multiple takes/falls. Handjams felt great, finger crack shut me down pretty good. Crux move at bolt from jug to high left crimp then jug up to the right felt really good
Trad
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 5
The Good Arch
Aug 2, 2025 · 2 pitches. Follow. Followed Rob with packs on to climb out of the lower ridge trail slab. After the main pitch went up and to the right to "scramble" out to the ridge trail. Rob placed a few pieces and slung a tree on the top out pitch, which did have a few easy climbing moves
Trad
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 5
The Good Arch
Aug 2, 2025 · Lead / Flash. First climb of the day at lower ridge trail slab. Led up to ledge with multiple small trees to anchor off of. Was able to lower to the ground from there with the 70m but just barely -up to the knot. Got bad rope drag because I placed my second piece a bit to the right of the first one
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 2
Wotan's Spear
Aug 2, 2025 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Lead after Rob with his draws and gears left up. fell twice at crux move around third bolt but got it eventually. tough move making a big step off a small right foot dish up to crimps
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 105
Melungian Brotherhood
Jul 20, 2025 · Led with patc trip, no additional gear again. The runout on easy terrain isn't bad and slinging the tree between bolts 1 and 2 isnt necessary, but the initial runout is more spooky than the longer easier runout above.
Trad, TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 112
Pulp Friction
Jul 20, 2025 · Lead. Led with patc trip. Top crux a lot easier than last time, you can skip the harder friction moves by using the feet out to the left
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 121
Raising Arizona
Jul 20, 2025 · Lead. Led with patc trip
Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 95
Failure to Communicate
Jul 20, 2025 · Lead / Redpoint. Lead on patc trip, just a it wet at the base
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 120
Climbin' Punishment
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 pitch. TR. Mock lead first pitch. Not too bad but awkward to place some of the gear
Trad 3 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 114
Roy Gap Chimney's
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 pitch. TR. Mock lead pitch 1, good gear but the chimney was pretty awkward
Trad 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Internal Dialogue Eastern WV > Reeds Creek
 73
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Redpoint. Led as the last climb of the day. Fun route on good jugs, cool exposed move stepping out right to the anchors. Really hard to clean on lower should have cleaned on follow
One page at a time Eastern WV > Reeds Creek
 28
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Had to hang at 3rd bolt to figure out the crux. Ended using the left hand side pull to lay back a bit. Missed an undercling at the start. Fun route should come back to get clean.
Angelfire Eastern WV > Reeds Creek
 55
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Had to hang at the dihedral crux again. Could see the holds this time but just got pumped out, needed to work the stemming feet more to move left. Also hung at last bolt bc of pump but made it up after.
Absolution Eastern WV > Reeds Creek
 13
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Onsight. Led after waiting out the drizzle, really fun route with amazing view. Minimal crack climbing required though I did use one arm bar and one foot in the crack. Fun jug pulls through the roof after that.
Catfish Strangler Eastern WV > Reeds Creek
 70
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
May 9, 2026 · Follow. Followed after Rob sent on lead. Was able to pull the first roof move almost statically but didn't manage to get up and over and had to hang. Pulled through after the hang, Could probably get clean
Take It To The Limit Eastern WV > Reeds Creek
 25
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
May 9, 2026 · Lead / Redpoint. First climb of the day, good warm up
In Lieu of Seneca Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > In Lieu of Seneca Slab
 13
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
May 2, 2026 · Lead / Redpoint. Fun lead to end the day. Feet hurt in the big crack. Finished by breaking right up the dirty ramp, but still wonder if following the crack all the way could work
Sandycapped Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > In Lieu of Seneca Slab
 4
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
May 2, 2026 · TR. Tried tr after leading sad but beautiful. Took a few tries to do crux at bottom, kinda cheated it after hanging but got the rest of the climb.
Sad But Beautiful Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > In Lieu of Seneca Slab
 8
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
May 2, 2026 · Lead / Pinkpoint. Led clipping robs gear plus a few extra cams. Fun climbing and favorite climb of the day. Crux move stepping up on small feet after the finger crack before traversing left
Macchiato Machine Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > Lower Ridge Trail Slabs
 4
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad 2 pitches
May 2, 2026 · 1 pitch. Lead / Onsight. Lead up first climb of pmc trip. Good jams easy walk up. Thought it was more fun than good arch as it's less awkward to place gear. Run out a bit at the top past the old rap tree to the ledge.
A Christian Delight Seneca Rocks > S Peak - E Face > Lower Broadway
 38
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
Nov 8, 2025 · 2 pitches. Lead / Onsight. Led the first pitch up to a big tree under humphreys head. Rob led second short pitch going straight up to the head instead of doing the traverse. Still not 100% sure we were on route.
Kauffman-Cardon Seneca Rocks > S Peak - E Face > Southeast Corner
 76
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad 2 pitches
Nov 8, 2025 · 1 pitch. Follow. Climbed just the second pitch after getting up to the mid point anchor from t&t. Trees growing in the corner made it not the best pitch
T&T Seneca Rocks > S Peak - E Face > Southeast Corner
 46
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Nov 8, 2025 · 1 pitch. Follow. Followed rob up the first pitch. Surprisingly good positive holds. Seemed a bit runout but we might have missed some gear placements. Heady anchor doing a hanging belay. Finished up 2nd pitch of koffman-cardon.
Leonards Lunacy Carderock > Hades Heights
 6
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, TR
Nov 1, 2025 · TR. Tr with rob
Cripple's Face Carderock > Hades Heights
 15
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a TR
Nov 1, 2025 · TR. Tr with rob
Anonymous Flake Right Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 73
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Trad, TR
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead. Led with Bryan Bert and rob. Got a decent amount of gear in before the bolt using small and micro cams. Still a big runout in the first half
Sunset Slab Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 12
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Trad
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead / Flash. Led with bert Bryan and rob. Placed a bd #1, bd .75, black totem, and bd .2 in that order to supplement the bolts and felt very well protected. Really fun climb with a lot of variety. Amazing view at the top of both sides of the ridge.
Goodnight Moon Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 6
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Sport
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead / Flash. Led with bert bryan and rob. Interesting climb that felt very different from others at buzzards with all the big holds. Well bolted but still wouldn't want to fall anywhere due to the low angle
Kimberly Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 45
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Sport
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead. Led with Bryan and Bert. Lots of good gear in the crack you don't really even need to use the first bolt
Failure to Communicate Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 95
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Oct 26, 2025 · Lead. Warm up climb with Bert Bryan rob
Easy Project Shenandoah & NW… > … > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall
 8
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad
Aug 23, 2025 · TR.
Phil's Solo Shenandoah & NW… > … > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall
 14
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Aug 23, 2025 · TR. Managed to get clean on TR after giovanni led but it was a struggle and pretty akward in spots
The Arborist Shenandoah & NW… > … > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall
 28
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
Aug 23, 2025 · Lead / Redpoint. first climb of the day at sunset with jd and giovanni
Sunset Crack Shenandoah & NW… > … > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall
 27
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
Aug 23, 2025 · Follow. Tr and cleaned gear after Giovanni. Had a couple good finger jams but still couldnt get through it
Sriracha Shenandoah & NW… > … > Bouldering > Parking lot boulder
 1
V0-1 4+ Boulder
Aug 9, 2025 · Flash.
The Arborist Shenandoah & NW… > … > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall
 28
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
Aug 9, 2025 · Follow. Followed after Rob before setting up sunset crack tr. Good jams once you get through the awkward start. Should lead next time
Sunset Crack Shenandoah & NW… > … > Sunset Walls > Lower Sunset Wall
 27
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
Aug 9, 2025 · 2 pitches. TR. Worked on tr with Rob. We both eventually got to the top with multiple takes/falls. Handjams felt great, finger crack shut me down pretty good. Crux move at bolt from jug to high left crimp then jug up to the right felt really good
The Good Arch Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > Lower Ridge Trail Slabs
 5
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad
Aug 2, 2025 · 2 pitches. Follow. Followed Rob with packs on to climb out of the lower ridge trail slab. After the main pitch went up and to the right to "scramble" out to the ridge trail. Rob placed a few pieces and slung a tree on the top out pitch, which did have a few easy climbing moves
The Good Arch Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > Lower Ridge Trail Slabs
 5
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad
Aug 2, 2025 · Lead / Flash. First climb of the day at lower ridge trail slab. Led up to ledge with multiple small trees to anchor off of. Was able to lower to the ground from there with the 70m but just barely -up to the knot. Got bad rope drag because I placed my second piece a bit to the right of the first one
Wotan's Spear Shenandoah & NW… > … > Old Rag > Lower Ridge Trail Slabs
 2
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Aug 2, 2025 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Lead after Rob with his draws and gears left up. fell twice at crux move around third bolt but got it eventually. tough move making a big step off a small right foot dish up to crimps
Melungian Brotherhood Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 105
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Jul 20, 2025 · Led with patc trip, no additional gear again. The runout on easy terrain isn't bad and slinging the tree between bolts 1 and 2 isnt necessary, but the initial runout is more spooky than the longer easier runout above.
Pulp Friction Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 112
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
Jul 20, 2025 · Lead. Led with patc trip. Top crux a lot easier than last time, you can skip the harder friction moves by using the feet out to the left
Raising Arizona Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 121
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Jul 20, 2025 · Lead. Led with patc trip
Failure to Communicate Shenandoah & NW… > Elizabeth Furnace > Buzzard Rocks
 95
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Jul 20, 2025 · Lead / Redpoint. Lead on patc trip, just a it wet at the base
Climbin' Punishment Seneca Rocks > Southern Pillar > Southern Pillar - W Side
 120
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 pitch. TR. Mock lead first pitch. Not too bad but awkward to place some of the gear
Roy Gap Chimney's Seneca Rocks > Southern Pillar > Southern Pillar - W Side
 114
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 3 pitches
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 pitch. TR. Mock lead pitch 1, good gear but the chimney was pretty awkward
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