arachnid gear

[dhoyne]

Arachnid is a great route. I usually put a C3 #4.5 on the traverse, then a C3 #5 on the transition. The #5 does pop out after you get above it if you don't place something else to direct the rope away from flipping it.

[ReachHigh]

I wouldn't worry about it you'll find what you need.

[Yasmeen]

What you need is for Paul to calm you down while you're nervous about committing to the "runout" in the chimney (not really a run-out) by asking you questions such as "What's your favorite food?" or "What's your favorite color?" I'm sure he'll be happy to oblige for the right price.

[Snowpuppy]

Curving crack is another great one!! Watch out for the ring neck snake after you pull the overhang below the fallen pine tree.

[Mrs.climbeRPh]

Yikes, just got back to the board and saw the new comments. I thought Snowpuppy meant to place a hex in the outside corner (which sounded difficult), I had no idea he meant in the inside corner, which would slap me against the wall. I had already made up my mind to protect the roof. Also, an inside corner piece would make the rope drag unless slung long, I would think.

[Mrs.climbeRPh]

Is there a need for any wide pieces on Dog Days, Green Grease or Africa?

And what protection is there on the face part of Dog Days after the crack, or how long am I running it out?
I only hate the idea of falling if I am going to hit one of those confounded ledges, which causes me to stress, overprotect, wearout, curse, and hang... in that order.

[pigsteak]

such drama...does anyone climb anymore, or just dream of it?

[B.J.]

Is there a need for any wide pieces on Dog Days, Green Grease or Africa?

I don't know about the other two, but Green Grease is hands to tight hands. Nothing wide. If memory serves, I used nothing larger than a 2.5 Forged Friend.

As for Arachnid, I placed an old #5 camalot (not the newer C4) near the end of the traverse, worked my way up the offwidth and found a good #3 C4 placement. I like the idea of using a BigBro in the offwidth part though. If you're using a #5 camalot, the rope will snag on it as you move up. A BigBro would eliminate this problem.

[anticlmber]

hey all! just got back fro Tower. it's all bolted now. leave the cams at home.

[Snowpuppy]

I guess climbing is only a dream now, especially since anticlimber bolted it all... .

On Arachnid after you climb the beautiful hand and foot crack, just as you reach the roof, put a hex up in the corner of the roof before continuing on.