So, the most formidable 7A+/V7 boulder I've ever climbed on finally went down this past week on Friday, April 23, 2021... the culmination of several years' attempts. I'm sure for differently sized/abled climbers this line fits perfectly for the grade, but for my temple it was a battle. I've invested more session time, doubt, frustration, stretching, finger training, pull ups/muscle ups, beta refinement, and daydreaming on this boulder problem than any V9 I've sent to date. For reference, I started working this line before Crimps and Pipe Dream and I sent both of those "V9s" last year! Thor's Prodigy was that hard for me!
Great lesson in seeking the challenge not the grade. I'm thankful for what I've learned on this one. Few more "impossible" lines left here for me at Northwest Branch
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