This was my first multi pitch climb for me back in 2009 (yes, I started climbing late after raising a kid and getting my carrier going). We had a late start and finished when it was dark on the top, descent in dark and we had no lamps. It was an adventure. We reached our car at the top of Sandia Crest after midnight.
Climbed the Thumb via NW Ridge route with Yasu. Led all technical pitches. Went off-route on a couple of pitches staying close to the ridge crest. After 5 roped pitches, scrambled to the Northern and Main (South) summits. Fun route, stellar views.
My first trad climb ever! Doing it in my trail running shoes made it more difficult than it should have been! But it was a great experience!
Talk about feeling small!