First Person Rock Climbing: "Finger Crack" (5.11b), Lumpy Ridge, Colorado

A tricky, sustained, and flaring crack in Lumpy. A fun challenge! Lame name, though.

[@JohnTormalehto]

Nice work Brad. That's a proud send! Careful with that gear though; the gates of your carabiners always need to face away from the direction of the lean of the crack (direction of climbing), and ditch those alpine draws (they create opportunity for cross loading your carabiners). Minor details add up, those two changes to how you use your hardware may safe your life Brad. Hope to see you out on the Ridge some day! Cheers

[@thawkward3985]

Spicy little slab finish there

[@toddphillips9989]

That was spicy, Brad! Nice job!

[@bradfordLburns]

Thanks! Yeah, I really struggled with this one for some reason! It looked easier from the ground I guess and I must’ve just underestimated it.

[@davidofoakland2363]

Dang, man, I thought to myself, "Is this how is all ends?" and that we finally get to see you take a whip, but you pulled it out in the end. Good job, that rock looked coarse and rough!

[@bradfordLburns]

Oh man, yeah. I severely underestimated this pitch from the ground for some reason 😂 I had to fight hard to keep it together for sure.

[@thecathouse]

on sight?!?

[@bradfordLburns]

Yep!