I didn't jam too much on Andromeda Strain, lots of lay backing. I thought i'd jam but it isn't really conducive to it. It's not super challenging, but it is intimidating. Once you get past the second little roof its pretty much over.
Sand inhibits the production of toughtosterone, so get it out and send.
Climb whichever way is more comfortable for you. I used lay back moves for the climbing and some jams at the two rests. When laying back the feet were fine. When you find the good feet, enjoy them. Make sure you have got some endurance, as once you start I didn't think there was any relief between rests. I definitely think it's harder than, say, Rock Wars...
And yeah, it's intimidating when you look it. But isn't that the beauty?
Pick myself up, stop lookin' back.
Grand Funk Railroad
I think we are talking about this 5.9 something so much because we did it recently, but mostly due to its native beauty. I only wish I had gotten to it when I was less able; it would have been more enjoyable. The intimidation factor prevented that.