the boulder looked quite small from far, but as we got closer, it only looked better and better, especially when walking around it. There are a few lines that go through the long roof, each taking a different exit. We started warming with trying the exit of the least hard, "L'Arche (droite)". We figured it out quite quickly and after inspecting some of the other moves under the roof itself, I decided to go for it and was able to send it immediately from the start, which was not a luxury, because even though the holds are quite good, the amount of them can quickly wear one out.
When Olaf also managed to climb the whole line, it looked like it was going to be sending train on this one.
Fontainebleau - Pierre le Sault - L'Arche (droite) 7A+
While Brian was still working some of the moves under the roof and trying to perfect his sequence for the right topout, I quickly found the way to finish the slightly harder left exit. I didn't let any time pass and sent the left exit also from my first attempt when coming from the start. This was definitely harder than the other, but I didn't hesitate and topped it out, albeit being completely out of breathe.
I filmed both exits again separately to give an idea of how these look.
I filmed both exits again separately to give an idea of how these look.
Fontainebleau - Pierre le Sault - L'Arche (gauche) 7B
Meanwhile, the sending train was delayed, because due to very bad, or the lack of, skin on his fingertips, Brian fell at least three times on the sloper at the very last move of the right exit. When he finally decided to give it one last go before giving up, it turned out to be the good one and he was still able to hop on the sending train, just in time.
Great session with good and chill company on a very cool boulder. Nothing but good vibes.
Great session with good and chill company on a very cool boulder. Nothing but good vibes.
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