Genesis on Masya via Castle

Written by ivantern, June 16, 2016 12:12 PM. Spring Crimea is so alluring, tempting to climb somewhere higher because it's still too cold to swim in the sea, and most cafes are not yet open, making the choice of where to go quite limited. Fedor and I, preparing for a competition in the rock climbing category, decided based on the description that it would be a good idea to practice some aid climbing on Masya, as a "warm-up" for Integral via Castle. On May 2nd, taking advantage of the sunny weather and light wind, we set out on the route. The guidebook promised entertainment at the level of A1–A2, but Fedor for some reason decided to climb it free. Not that we usually do that. No, we're not those who prioritize pure style, for example. But somehow it just happened that way. On Integral, we met a team of three quick climbers with one rope. They immediately told us that we should have started the route 10 minutes before them.