The Word from Mount 7

 Yosemite
Reed’s Pinnacle
Reed’s Pinnacle Direct, first 2 pitches 5.9
2 pitches
October 21st, 2007
O. Sofer and R. Gmoser

These are two steep pitches of burly 5.9 climbing.  The first pitch is about 20m of steep, big hand crack with not too much for the feet on the walls.  The crack angles left near the top and you can walk up it.  The second pitch goes up an almost vertical wavy crack that curves slightly right.  It is possible to rest by stepping on top of the constrictions in the crack and using the excellent wrist jams.   Some of the constrictions are tied off with manky cord that you can clip if you like.  There is a short section of offwidth near the top.  This climb is strenuous and climbs a beautiful, steep line to a great ledge.  Definitely recommended if you are up for a strenuous climb.