Dow Williams - Jul 25, 2021 2:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2021
Bush Shark Spire
With Greg Stark from Laramie. Led both pitches, if I led it again, would take a few extra slings and lead it in one pitch. The crux start of the route, the start of the 2nd pitch would be much safer that way. You place one micro nut directly above the belay and then make an exposed move up and right to regain the crack system. Therefore a crux move fall could result in a high factor fall on the belay. Excellent "real" crack climbing by Sandia standards. No fixed gear on the route. Not as challenging as Aviary Ort Overhangs, but even more of a true crack climb.
Dow Williams - Jul 25, 2021 2:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2021
Bush Shark SpireWith Greg Stark from Laramie. Led both pitches, if I led it again, would take a few extra slings and lead it in one pitch. The crux start of the route, the start of the 2nd pitch would be much safer that way. You place one micro nut directly above the belay and then make an exposed move up and right to regain the crack system. Therefore a crux move fall could result in a high factor fall on the belay. Excellent "real" crack climbing by Sandia standards. No fixed gear on the route. Not as challenging as Aviary Ort Overhangs, but even more of a true crack climb.