Been away all week with work so it's a late post:
STG: Powerplant
Short version of events: I've still not climbed Powerplant
Long version:
Without wanting to turn this into a ramble I didn't get a lot done of climbing / training done. Hoped to get on Powerplant one evening in the week but various belaying options canceled on me. Finally got to the cornice on Friday / Saturday but climbed rubbish and couldn't even get through the crux.
Much as I hate to say this I think it's time for a break from Powerplant for several reasons:
i. Since returning from Spain in May I've only climbed a handful of routes as the rest of the time has been spent on Powerplant.
ii. I've really struggled to find belayers for various reasons. It's also frustrating to take a rest day or two to feel fresh then have a belay cancel at the last minute.
iii. After speaking to a friend last week I think siege tactics are good up to a point. If there's a definite crux on the route that you're continually failing on but the one go you make it through the crux the route should be in the bag then I reckon it's worth grinding it out. I can lap Powerplant in over lapping halves but climbing the thing in one go seems to be at my power endurance limit.
iv. Psychologically it's a big route for me and I'm not sure that reporting on power club every week that I've still not climbed it is great for me mentally. I used to keep most of my goals private and I thought making them public would inspire / motivate etc. but not sure this is the case as it might just be adding to the pressure.
Still, it's been a learning experience and despite feeling a bit down that it's not in the bag yet I'm reminded of
thisTime for a change of scene for a few weeks then back to Powerplant. This is what I need:
Ramble over.