This will seem like no big deal to many of you and like it’s a long time coming to others, but yesterday I led a 10 cleanly at the Gunks. It wasn’t an onsight (about as far from it as you can get) but it was a 10 and I led it.

When I first started climbing I set two goals: to be a 5.10 leader and to climb a 12. I’m by no means a 5.10 leader yet, but leading my first 10 gets me a big step closer. And maybe I’ll even get that 12 someday. The 11s are starting to seem less insane lately.

Sorry this post isn’t more entertaining. It’s just pure bragging and sharing with those of you who knew me when (when it seemed like I’d be leading 10 in about three weeks).

Retribution (Dawn)
Trapped Like a Rat (Scott)
Higher Stannard (Dawn)
Something Interesting (Scott)
Glypnod (Dawn)
Rusty Trifle (from the ledge, Scott)
City Lights (Dawn)