I was not planning on climbing tonight when I spent my lunch hour bouldering at work. I climbed the most difficult route I have done yet. I have been working on this route for at least a week now, and I was stoked when I finally did it. However, it did manage to wipe me out regarding strength. It was just a few hours later that I heard from Blake that he wanted to climb tonight. I adjusted my schedule so we could go as soon as I got home from work. This was his first time out this year so he did not want to give trad a shot. We went to a place neither of us had been before, the Sport Utility Wall. This wall sits just above Wasatch Blvd around 5400 south, just north of Pete's Rock and the Mt. Olympus trailhead. It is a beautiful view from up there. I was hoping the climbing would be worth going back for. There are really only three routes on this wall with one variation that you can do to make the 5.9 a 5.8. Blake led the first route. The idea was to first climb the 5.8 variation, but when he got to where you turn he simply kept going up the 5.9 because he was confident he could do it. I wanted to lead the climb as well so we pulled the rope and I ascended. I had to keep myself going or I would get tired quickly. The only other two routes on the wall are a 5.10a and a 5.10c. We figured we would give the 10a a shot. I made the first attempt at leading it. The bottom move was much easier than it looked, but I did get stuck up near the final bolt. I just couldn't quite figure it out and then my arms just got super tired. I came down and Blake ascended the route with ease. I then followed on toprope so I could be con
fident when I come back to lead it. It really wasn't that tricky of a move, I just had to trust my strength. Both climbs were enjoyable and I totally want to go back when I have at least one more person so I can bring my Nikon and take photos. There are tons of opportunities for striking shots. I saw the ultimate shot as we were leaving where I can get downtown SLC, the sunset, and a climber above them all in the same shot. It is going to be sweet. Blake thought he heard a rattlesnake as we were making our way back to the car - this gave us the motivation to move quickly. It was a fun evening and I want to come back soon when I can really power through the climbs. On Rock.
I was not planning on climbing tonight when I spent my lunch hour bouldering at work. I climbed the most difficult route I have done yet. I have been working on this route for at least a week now, and I was stoked when I finally did it. However, it did manage to wipe me out regarding strength. It was just a few hours later that I heard from Blake that he wanted to climb tonight. I adjusted my schedule so we could go as soon as I got home from work. This was his first time out this year so he did not want to give trad a shot. We went to a place neither of us had been before, the Sport Utility Wall. This wall sits just above Wasatch Blvd around 5400 south, just north of Pete's Rock and the Mt. Olympus trailhead. It is a beautiful view from up there. I was hoping the climbing would be worth going back for. There are really only three routes on this wall with one variation that you can do to make the 5.9 a 5.8. Blake led the first route. The idea was to first climb the 5.8 variation, but when he got to where you turn he simply kept going up the 5.9 because he was confident he could do it. I wanted to lead the climb as well so we pulled the rope and I ascended. I had to keep myself going or I would get tired quickly. The only other two routes on the wall are a 5.10a and a 5.10c. We figured we would give the 10a a shot. I made the first attempt at leading it. The bottom move was much easier than it looked, but I did get stuck up near the final bolt. I just couldn't quite figure it out and then my arms just got super tired. I came down and Blake ascended the route with ease. I then followed on toprope so I could be con
fident when I come back to lead it. It really wasn't that tricky of a move, I just had to trust my strength. Both climbs were enjoyable and I totally want to go back when I have at least one more person so I can bring my Nikon and take photos. There are tons of opportunities for striking shots. I saw the ultimate shot as we were leaving where I can get downtown SLC, the sunset, and a climber above them all in the same shot. It is going to be sweet. Blake thought he heard a rattlesnake as we were making our way back to the car - this gave us the motivation to move quickly. It was a fun evening and I want to come back soon when I can really power through the climbs. On Rock.
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