Looking back at Shirley from the lead of pitch 2 of Peking...easy climbing and not really that chossy from what I recall.In late October of 2004 (23rd and 24th), Shirley & I spent a nice weather weekend climbing some introductory trad lines in the main area of Smith. On Saturday, we climbed the Lion’s Jaw (5.8) and Lycopodophyta (5.7). On Sunday, we climbed the complete Peking (5.8). The classic first pitch crack is well known to most but the upper pitch was quite alright too (easy and not too loose IMHO).
Photos
Unknown party on pitch 2 of Sky Ridge (Oct. 2004).
Lion’s Jaw
Leading the classic Lion's Jaw (Oct. 23, 2004) Shirley enjoying some fall Smith sunshine on Lion's Jaw (Oct. 2004).
Lycopodophyta
Leading the chunky rock crack that is Lycopodophyta (5.7) & sewing it up....I always thought the crack was pretty chossy (Oct. 23, 2004).
Peking
Leading the crux finger crack on P1 of Peking (October 24, 2004). Looking down at Shirley on the P1 belay ledge (very comfy) from beginning of P2 of Peking (October 24, 2004). Looking back at Shirley from the lead of pitch 2 of Peking...easy climbing and not really that chossy from what I recall. And another view back down pitch 2 of Peking. Looking upriver towards the Monument and Little Three Fingered Jack from top of pitch 2 of Peking (Oct. 2004). Shirley topping out on pitch 2 of Peking (Oct. 2004). Looking back towards the parking lot and Marsupials from the top of pitch 2 of Peking. Shirley on the 4th class terrain above pitch 2 of Peking (Oct. 2004). Shirley atop Peking and the Misery Ridge (Oct. 2004). Shirley back down at the base of Peking. The classic fingers/off hands splitter is above (called Chouinard's Crack in the new edition Watts guide; Oct. 2004).
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