Ten Dee Lightful

So I’ve been cruising around in the gym for the past couple of weeks, warming up on stuff, working a project or two when I notice a whole bunch of 5.10d’s (and not many 5.11a’s).
They’re like everywhere!

Last night I counted seven (that’s right, seven!) routes graded 5.10d at Rock Oasis in TO. And you know what, they’re not so bad after all (see previous snob post about 10d’s and 11a’s). In fact, I kinda like a few of them and they’re as different in style and difficulty as “chalk” and “cheese”.

Some felt “doable” and some were absolutely “brutal” - more like 11b than 10d (if anyone at the gym is asking).

Why I almost feel converted - those 10d’s were delightful!

Now, where are those 5.11a’s at?



Here’s Abby Watkins styling her way up Wicked Gravity … a “real” 5.11a … at the Back of the Lake, Lake Louise. Classic!!!



Where else but in the Rockies do climbers bring their umbrellas when they go climbing???