Fortress Wall
Calypso III (5.5) trad lead, mock trad
I climbed this route first on top rope while placing protection, mostly cams and a nut. After cleaning this route, I led it again, this time without a top rope for protection. The crack that runs along the entire route makes for very easy cam placement, mostly #2 and #3's with a #4 towards the end of the route. It's an easy climb with easily placed protection and lots of ledges to stand on while placing protection.
Snake (5.8) TR, mock trad
I did a mock trad lead on this route and cleaned the gear when coming back down. It's a difficult crack climb, but placing protection is easy with the right cams and nuts. I had the option to do a real trad lead on this route but declined. I didn't feel I was ready for this type of challenge yet.
Military Wall
Moonbeam (5.9) sport lead
I was the first person in our group to send this route. We clipped the first bolt, and I led from the lowest point on the route which is likely a V2 start. By far the scariest lead climb I've done to date.
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