Shenanigans at Le Dent Pinnacle

 Full spectrum shenanigans today with Russ climbing out at Le Dent Pinnacle at Suicide Rock. We had huge ambitions but due to a 3+ hour approach we ended up only doing one line: Forest Lawn, a 130 foot A2+ overhang. Russ led it like a pro and I cleaned on my first challenging aid follow. Probably broke a speed record by doing it in a mere 3 hours…. 


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