Nicolum Knob - Many 6/19/2008
Trip: Nicolum Knob - Many
Date: 6/19/2008
Trip Report: I went to Nicolum Knob today with my girlfriend, Tamara. We climbed: First Blood(5.6) (was dirty but I cleaned it really well) Dead Soles (5.10c), Kyle Hudie Route (5.11a) and Land Down Under (5.10a). All the routes were nice and Dead Soles was a tricky on-sight with a weird crux low down. The trail is still nice and the routes are all clean.
I also tried Life on a Chain (12a) and almost got through the hard part to where the crack widens and eases off on my first attempt.. then I took a whipper back to the first bolt and was too pumped out to try again.. its hard... I hope whoever is trying to get the FA does it soon cuz I want to go back and lead it clean.
I also did an easy but super fun boulder problem on the way out..
But basically, all the routes are in good shape and the trail is pretty good. Go there!
Gear Notes:Gear to about 3 inches is plenty for most routes.. go heavy on the Finger Sizes
Approach Notes:Trail past Hubcaps and throught forest.
