Natalie, 4 days ago

Best first V3 for a newish short climber

Anyone have any ideas about a good first v3 for a beginner climber who is small (under 5ft)?
Terri Lesher, 2 days ago

It depends on what you like. For steep, gym-like pocket pulling, I suggest Le Toit Ouvrant, a 6a at Franchard Isatis, and it’s 6a neighbor, L’Angle d’Incidence (which was a bit harder, with a trickier topout). I’m 5’ 5” but they both have a lot of pockets you might be able to use for intermediate holds on reachy moves. For a slopery traverse on a short boulder, try La Traversée des Plats Réels 6a at Franchard Hautes Plaines. For straightforward face climbing on a boulder that is not too tall and has a flat, sandy landing, check out Le Surplomb du Lépreux at Elephant (although I’m not sure if it has reachy moves). Pol Pot 2 and Napoléon at Rocher de la Reine are both 6a+ so a bit harder but they might be good options; Le Vol du Bourdon is a 6a at that area that might work too, although I haven’t tried it. I hope this helps. Good luck!