Moore's Wall

Due to the tragic loss of control of a controlled fire at Pilot Mountain, we headed to Moore's Wall today.

Pilot Burning

Pilot Mountain fire shows paradoxical need for prescribed burns

These are the routes we climbed.


Sentinel Buttress 5.5 trad, follow
Zoo View 5.7+ trad, follow
Blue Balls 5.6 trad, follow


I climbed with Zach Todd for the first time, and he led all three of these routes.  These were all trad climbs, so Zach was setting protection, and I was following and removing the protection.  This was the first time following and removing protection.  Zoo View was a second pitch, so this was also the first time I climbed so high.

Moore's Wall

It was a great experience.  Climbing at Moore's is quite enjoyable.  The routes we sent had juggy hangs and lots of foot rest.  Zoo View was definitely a challenge, with a slight overhang, but I found myself able to rest my feet, breath, regain my composure and able to continue the climb with coming close to burning my arms or panicing.

I can't wait to get out there again and try either something harder or leading.  I haven't placed gear before, but after seeing Zach in action, I think I'm close to ready.