In other news, I was able to finish off the Polybolos project earlier this month. The line is the center start from the back of the watchtower, exiting out Ballista. Overall, it adds a 7-8 move boulder akin to Stinky Ass in difficulty to the actual 10 move sequence of Ballista. With 17 actual moves of roof climbing to a droppable sequence when turning the headwall, it felt similar in length to The Girl from Ipanema, with slightly more difficult climbing since there is no rest at the midway point. The fitness I gained from climbing was notable, as the day after, a visit to both Flesh Eater and Seedling felt much more reasonable than when I had last tried them. I suspect my fitness and overall ability to climb on tweakier holds or longer sequences had improved. The plan for this summer will to keep establishing and excavating new lines at the Watchtower while trying established lines.
Nevertheless, neither Seedling nor Flesh Eater went, but there is still time in the season now that summer is in full swing. I also spent some time visiting family on the east coast, and I had a session at Lincoln Woods. Every time I go there, I land in better and better conditions, so maybe one day, I will do something that isn't a steep overhanging boulder. The crimping and granite out there is a fun change from the limestone roofs over here, so I may plan a trip this summer to sample a bit more of the other rock types. I'm finding that diversifying my climbing has led to some good results, so I plan to continue on doing so.
