The weather finally took mercy on us and gave us cooler temperatures. I climbed at Oak Flat a week or two ago and did a thing. Over the past weekend, Bobby and I went to scope out a new sector. Bobby began working on one of the established lines, which climbs straight out from a roof into a nicely sized headwall while I was intrigued by what seemed to be an obvious, but undone exit. Due to the naming theme of the roof, I dub this new challenge the George Weasley Project (GWP for short). This one is, from my estimation, about 20 moves long with 13 increasingly-difficult and sharper and smaller roof pockets into a heartbreaker throw, to a tricky exit onto the headwall, and a topout on hero jugs. Progress was good, as we did all the moves and were making links. We also went looking for some fresh rock. We found generally featured aretes and prows, but not much in the cantilevered limestone sheets. We did stumble across a few nicely sized roofs, but did not find many holds underneath them. Onto the next, I guess.
On Sunday, my arms suddenly grew 3 inches and I finally gave it to myself and sent Carnivore Direct, albeit not in the most efficient manner. Hooray. I can't wait to do all the exits from CD now. Thank you to Will and Ben for the support. I also went to do some sick sport climbing at the Peaks with Evan and friends. Although my bouldering legs are not suited for the approach, I enjoyed the rock and movement there.
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