Saturday, September 19, 2009

Chapel Pond Slab

Isaac and I had been wanting to do a multi-pitch all summer long, specifically Chapel Pond Slab.  Finally, after a summer of nothing but rain, a nice stretch of weather arrived.  Our chosen route was Bob's Knob Standard (nothin' fancy with that name), grade II, 5.3.  The climbing was easy, but excellent.  It had been quite a while since I had done a multi-pitch route.  The scenery is amazing at Chapel Pond Pass.  Great day! (Pictures not in order)


Isaac on the final rappel



Chapel Pond from the slab




View across the Pass; Washbowl Cliff



Isaac at the third belay





Looking up from belay #2



Isaac following pitch 1



Me pondering the climb "hmm, I haven't climbed a multi-pitch in a year and I've done two leads all summer..."