The Warrior, 5.11a

1st Pitch- 160’- 5.9/ This first pitch is comprised of a fun chimney to get you warmed up. Another internet posting referenced this chimney as run out, but I felt the gear was there when you really wanted it, along with two chock stones (2011). However, it is definitely more technical and run out than Epinephrine’s 5.9 chimney pitches. You will end up flipping back and forth depending on which wall is more featured. I found a .5 C4 placement on the right wall, otherwise I used two chock stones and 3” and up gear for pro. I used double length slings on just about everything to avoid rope drag. Towards the top, pull out left to the outside wall of the chimney for a fixed belay at an obvious small foot ledge. The Warrior, 5.11a, 7 Pitches, Cactus Flower Tower, Red Rock, NV, October, 2011