Only getting younger

Not actually getting younger.  Actually feeling quite old these days.  My fingers always hurt.

Just got back from Nevada.  Turns out it didn't really snow while i was gone.  Temps are prime and climbs are dry!  Rather than do anything useful with my Sunday, i went climbing up at Hatcher Pass.  Daylight is becoming increasingly scarce here, so i only had one problem on my list.

Drive By is the most accessible climb out at Hatcher.  It sits about ten feet off the road (which is usually open).  The road was closed for some wimpy snowfall, so it took about 30 minutes to hike/jog out to the boulder.  Anyway, it's about the best piece of granite i've seen in AK.  It also has a good landing, so it's perfect for a solo sesh.  The stand start is supposed to go at v10 i guess.  Apparently i have no idea how to judge grades anymore.  The stand took a handful of goes to stick the crux and the rest wasn't so bad.  The sit adds just enough movement to make the crux quite difficult.  i need to try to take a day of work this week to go back out and finish the sit!

 Climbing is fun.