Coopers Rock..

Friday, Andy and I walked out to "Two Big Rocks" at Coopers Rock - a sport climbing area...we managed to find it first try and were psyched!

Then, I got this crazy idea - that I wanted to try and repeat the old classic "Pump It Out" 5.11d R - which was put up by Cal Swoager in the late 80s? or early 90s?. We were not sure on the "R" rating until Mike Paugh try the route as well - fell at the crux and ripped both pieces of gear, hitting the ground. The gear was placed well, but the crack shattered (and trashing my cam.)

Thankfully, we had a handful of crash pads - that coupled with the gear ripping slowed him down enough that he didn't get seriously injured.

I'm really glad I didn't fall...and don't know if I would lead the route again - though I may consider bouldering it - since its only about 30 feet tall...of course the crux is the last move...