Naomi and Micah got warm on "Beginner's Hand Jam," my favorite 5.9 crack at White Rock.
![playground-project, naomibeg1](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/naomibeg1sm.jpg)
Micah hadn't climbed it before this.
![playground-project, micahbeg1](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/micahbeg1sm.jpg)
Micah skied powder at Sante Fe Ski Area (looking snowy in the background) on Saturday.
![playground-project, micahbeg2](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/micahbeg2sm.jpg)
Then I did The Blowhole for a warmup, a classic sandbagged 5.10+. It's a fantastic climb and very difficult to get good shots of it. I've literally wanted to get some good shots of it for years now. So while I was being lowered a suitable location was found and I suspended myself from a couple cams to get that magical angle.
Micah on the initial finger crack crux
![playground-project, blowholem1](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholem1sm.jpg)
The crack curves into this overhanging sloping bulge and there are only some funky crimpers to be found.
![playground-project, blowholem2](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholem2sm.jpg)
Naomi on the initial crux
![playground-project, blowholen1](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholen1sm.jpg)
Clip before the crux
![playground-project, blowholen2](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholen2sm.jpg)
Finding the crimpers
![playground-project, blowholen3](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholen3sm.jpg)
Getting established on that foot
![playground-project, blowholen4](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholen4sm.jpg)
Standing is really awkward because it's overhanging and there's nothing great to grab
![playground-project, blowholen5](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/blowholen5sm.jpg)
So The Blowhole was sent by three! That's pretty darn good.
Then I sent something that has been a bit of a project for me.
About 15 ft off the ground, first hard moves, the only pro is a brassy that does not sit perfectly.
![playground-project, skyproj1](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/skyproj1sm.jpg)
Then a lieback to a crimper.
![playground-project, skyproj2](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/skyproj2sm.jpg)
After placing another brassy, it's all about a lieback into a knee bar.
![playground-project, skyproj3](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/skyproj3sm.jpg)
With the knee bar, an inspiring #4 Camalot can be placed. Then it's just a question of perseverance to finish hoisting through the roof.
![playground-project, skyproj4](https://skisickness.com/2013/11/playground-project/skyproj4sm.jpg)
Project sent!