November Denny Cove with Malcolm and Will

 

Malcolm approaching the chains on Room for Cream

November 19, 2021

Malcolm, Will, and I drove to climb at Denny Cove, only my second time at this crag. The weather was cold but dry and sunny. The first two routes were cold on the fingers, but by the third route we were warming up. This is definitely a good winter destination. 

Last Dance (5.10a/b) - Sharp conglomerate, felt slightly painful on the cold hands! 

Tulip Poplar (5.9-)

The Drippler (5.11b) - interesting start, it required jugging up the rope after clipping the first bolt to reach the first moves. Very overhung, this route was pumpy.

Vitamin C (5.10b) - interesting side-to-side movements working with the arete. 

Room for Cream (5.10c) - my lead. A bit runout (only four bolts on this climb), but not overly challenging, so it didn't feel uncomfortable. Tricky to see the holds when it transitions onto the upper lichen-covered face. 

Voyer (5.10d)