David Kozak leading the Pitch...

David Kozak leading the Pitch...

David Kozak leading the Pitch 1 "Open Book" (5.4) on the SW Ridge of Symmetry Spire.
Tom Fralich
on Aug 18, 2003 10:13 pm
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Martin Cash

Martin Cash - Aug 18, 2003 10:41 pm - Voted 10/10

Why do you need a rope?

I don't see any pro. Practicing your freesoloing?

Tom Fralich

Tom Fralich - Aug 18, 2003 11:23 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Why do you need a rope?

Actually, there is one piece about 30 ft up. The pitch is steep, but only 5.4. David has led 5.12 trad in the past (and did many FA's in the desert southwest). Now he's married and has a daughter, but is still confident leading 5.11a. He doesn't mind running it out a bit on easier pitches. I definitely would have placed more gear if I were leading the pitch.

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