John, hugging the double-crack system on the first pitch of Salathe Wall (5.10c). This was a really fun five-star climb that involved dancing back and forth between two cracks about 3 feet apart that petered out then restarted at various points. There were finger pockets, full hand jams and plenty of interesting footholds. The cruxes were sustained 6-10 foot sections that involved committing moves with no feet. Congrats to Jim on the impressive lead, plus bringing a 80 meter duodress 9mm static line so we could all toprope it.
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Whoa, that is really fun looking. Is it time to make an investment at the Yosemite Valley climbing shop?
— Jay Fletcher
It's on Amazon / Mountain Gear, which offers $15 AAC discount. Still, a cool $335. Ouch http://www.amazon.com/Conrad-Anker-Hyalite-Bi-Color-Rope/dp/B004AOTIRI
— John Hovell
I was referring to the rest of the big wall gear necessary for the rest of the pitches :)
— Jay Fletcher
Haha. Hrm, that's another idea entirely.
— John Hovell