Dry Creek Sea Crag Aug 15th, 2015
We ventured out to Dry Creek Sea Crag along the California coast, about two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. This was the first time that we had been out to this area, and man was it beautiful. You climb just yards from the ocean and all day long you get to listen to the waves crashing into the rocks below.
The hike down was a little intense as you make your way along a steep ridge line with sharp drop offs to the beach/ocean on either side. On the bright side, because of the hike the crowds at the cliff are limited.
We met up with some fellow Touchstone Routesetters to climb a line called Jury Duty 5.13c. This line climbs just about straight up the cliff face, topping out at about 60 feet. After some great beta from my friends, I was able to send the climb on my third try.
Additionally, this was Emily's third time climbing routes outside, and each time I keep dragging her to intimidating placing (Mickey's Beach, The Grotto and now Dry Creek). However, she is getting more and more comfortable climbing outside and she was able to pick up her first outdoor send of Red Slab 5.10a.
The only downside of the day was the nasty rope burn I got on the back of my right leg. It was a rather unfortunate event as I didn't even have my foot behind the rope. It just so happened that the way my foot was pointed when it slipped off cause my leg to go right behind the rope. In the photo below you can actually see the exact moment it happened. Both of my feet are off and I am falling just as my leg slides behind the rope.
The result of the rope burn...
Until next time!
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