Disappearing Dome pics

[Stephen M]

On the first day it was John Stoddard, Gerri Dayharsh, Suzanne, Mary Ellen Lawrence, and I. John took the photos. I'm surprised I didn't wear a shirt in the off-width, but I do tend to like off-width. The finger locks over the little roof were maybe the best part of the pitch.

Only John, Mary Ellen, and I went above Mobile Ledge. It is complicated, but Mary Ellen avoided the crux pitch. I have more photos to come.

[John]

I enjoyed the offwidth, but sure as hell wouldn't do it without a shirt! Sue can confirm its texture is not friendly on the skin.

[susan]

It is hot there in the sun even when temperatures are alright, and even when ducking into the bit of shade in the OW, so I can understand not wanting to wear much. But the skin on my shoulder is still working out that scar btw - I don't bother looking at it anymore but notice people often grimace when they point it out. I did have John take a photo of it fresh after that first time, but haven't the heart to post it or start a thread on nasty abrasions, yet. Anyway, that is a very cool first pitch especially exiting via that finger crack for sure.

[Stephen M]

I'm glad you did the route. I'm very sorry to hear about how bad the abrasion was. One could do an easy alternate version of the first pitch if one mainly wanted to do the face pitches, but they would lose out on some good climbing.

[susan]

Y'know, I hadn't even thought of it til now. That would be sacrilege.   It was awfully nice to dig into that pitch even with it digging back. I miss cracks.

[Jerry]

I assumed that someone had done "Knockin on Heavens Door" since its such an obvious cool looking line, good job! This one is actually something I could do. I was able to really get pumped to do the FA on "Do It Don't Spew It" but doubt if I could even follow pitch 5 now let alone pitch one, the crux. When I get better with Photobucket I'll post the topo, its really a good route with a diversity of climbing.

[Stephen M]

Thanks. I'd like to see your topo for "do it", not that I could do the route at this point.