The first 2 5.7ish routes mentioned are surely two of the better easy sport routes I’ve ever climbed and they are undoubtedly the most excellent beginner lead climbs in WI. They are much better than just about any sport route at the RRG under 5.10.

Swiss cheese was unpleasantly sharp and rather short. I can’t say that I agree with most people’s opinion of this route being good.

Generation gap caused me (and my belayer Mrs. Narc) a lot of grief, and my lack of power became evident very quickly. The moves after the first bolt were fun and thankfully much, much easier. The lack of a separate anchor caused our rope much grief as well while I was cleaning the route…