This is my first post about a classic sport climb in Big Cottonwood, so we’ll see how it goes. Black Monday is a near 4 star 5.11a sport route.
The route starts off as a bit of a boulder problem. It becomes less than vertical and allows for a no hands rest before moving through a series of really cool moves and 3 bolts on a roof that you pull over onto some easier slab climbing to the top.
This route was my first .11a outside and is great for a first in this grade. It is really well protected and has a clean fall through the crux, which I felt was moving from bolt 3 to bolt 5. If you are pushing grades here, move fast and pull into the slab as quickly as you can or your energy will drain.
If you have any questions about the route feel free to email me at: dscottstevenson@gmail.com.
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