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| no partners | | Happy St. Patrick's Day! 
Climbed Tom's Thumb and got a nice view of the Green fountain from Fountain Hills. The trail system and parking has all changed out in the McDowells so just a heads up that the info in the descriptions for this area might not be accurate until they are updated.
We started on West Corner (CL4), jumped onto Fat Man's Delight(5.7) and then we mysteriously ended up on a crack climb(unknown rating) between route #56 and #60. Once we realized it was ultra difficult it was too late to bail, Eric was committed to the route at that point and it would be more risky to turn back than finish the route....so he continued up. It was very difficult for me to stem up the wider section of the crack that was overhung and remove pro at the same time with my pack dangling between by legs. I literally had to move up one tiny little inch at a time while Eric kept me on an super tight belay.
The hike is now 2.1 miles to the base of Tom's Thumb or more, about a mile longer than before but not bad unless you're sporting a 50lb pack filled with camera and climbing gear. The trail seems a bit slick for the trip down with all the loose gravel out there.
It was a really beautiful day and the McDowells are looking gorgeous. Thinking I'll climb some more out there this weekend...but it's getting hot! |
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