Hand Job

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Summary

Hand Job

Shirley nearing the top of Hand Job (Apr. 2011).

A cold and windy day in early April of 2011. We hiked into the east side of the Lower Gorge at Smith via the long approach route (river running very high). Only one more party in the Gorge this day. We were not feeling very motivated with the wind blowing and all (was supposed to be sunny and in the 50’s). I tried leading Blitzkrieg, a 5.9 off-width on the Hand Job Wall but realized that #4 Camalots were not sufficient. Bailed to the crack on the right. The only highlight of the day was the redpoint of the Hand Job (5.10b) route. Not a great day overall.

Photos

Blitzkrieg

Failure on Blitzkrieg (5.9)...more wide gear needed (Apr. 2011).


Hand Job

Starting the lead of Hand Job (5.10b) on the Hand Job Wall in Smith's Lower Gorge (east side). This is just past the opening boulder move crux (April 2011).


Hand Job

Redpointing Hand Job on the Hand Job Wall (Apr. 2011).


Hand Job

Shirley following Hand Job (5.10b) just above the opening crux (Apr. 2011).


Hand Job

Shirley nearing the top of Hand Job (Apr. 2011).


Lower Gorge

Rafters on the Crooked River on a cold and windy early April day in Smith's Lower Gorge. The Monument towers above (Apr. 2011).


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