John, after clipping the anchors on the 5.10d. The climb also continues to another set of anchors across the horizontal roof (above my head). This finish is rated 5.12-.
John, after clipping the anchors on the 5.10d. The climb also continues to another set of anchors across the horizontal roof (above my head). This finish is rated 5.12-.
Comments
Amazing shot. Is this lava rock? Would be too soft, no?bb
— Margaret Hovell
No, this is all sedimentary limestone. I don't know too much about geology, but from what I understand, limestone is mostly calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and it is easily eroded by water, especially if the water is acidic, which is why you end up with a lot of limestone cliffs and caves.
— John Hovell
And the rock itself is actually relatively sharp... my fingertips were pretty much numb at this point. Though, many of the hand and footholds on busy climbs were polished smooth from all the traffic.
— John Hovell