Jessie and Patrick approach the base of Astro Devil
![astrodevil, 00](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/00sm.jpg)
Patrick leads the first pitch while I belay.
![astrodevil, 01](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/01sm.jpg)
The second pitch has lots of small edges and great rock.
![astrodevil, 02](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/02sm.jpg)
There are a few moves that require balance or fancy footwork.
![astrodevil, 03](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/03sm.jpg)
The rock was getting hot and I was glad to be done with my lead.
![astrodevil, 04](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/04sm.jpg)
Patrick is moving past a mantle style move that gave me some trouble. It seemed like a spot where height is not an advantage.
![astrodevil, 05](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/05sm.jpg)
Note that the helmet is on the harness for proper steeze. It's for belaying.
![astrodevil, 06](https://skisickness.com/2012/09/astrodevil/06sm.jpg)
The top pitch was also very good but I didn't take any butt shots. My toes melted while I was following it. It will be good to revisit this climb during cooler weather. I would not recommend getting as late of a start as we did on a hot day. But it was still worth it!
Astro Devil is relentless and I recommend it.
Love you, mom, thanks for the visit!