We did 2 awesome 3 pitch climbs in Maple Canyon yesterday. They were excellent. The 1st was a 5.5 called Changing the Stripes which climbed a super moderate arete system to expansive views of the lower canyon. The second was a 5.8 called the Great Chasm which was higher up in the canyon and yielded 360 degree views from the top. The 1st pitch was a full rope length of slab climbing with the longest runnouts between bolts I've ever climbed. Only 8 bolts on the pitch. The 2nd wasa traverse across the "Great Chasm" which separated 2 sides of a giant fin and had tons of exposure. The last pitch had 3 little overhangs with huge jugs all the way to the top that made you feel like you're some sort of good climber. It was AWESOME! Today we are driving back to Vegas where we will be attempting to win back the cost of this trip. Thursday we will return back to the East Coast to join up with a group of friends heading down to the Outer Banks for a week where we will begin the relaxation part of the trip!
