The Learning Curve

The pristine location, quality of rock, and variance of movement and handholds on vertical granite rock will ensure that The Learning Curve leaves both a historic mark in Staunton State Park and a lasting impression on the climbing community.

The Learning Curve will test your strength, stamina, and route-reading ability over lengthy 5.11 climbing and multiple 5.12 cruxes. Rampy granite blocks and a thin face, which culminates in a technical, reachy crux comprise the first 60% of this route.

After a welcome rest, the eye-catching green lichen streak contains unrelenting thin, vertical crimping on wandering holds. The start of the green streak contains the main crux, which revolves around a large sloper. A redpoint crux defends the last bolt and anchors.

This is truly a masterpiece!

The largest thank you goes out to both Kirk Miller and Tyson Ferryman. The establishment of this climb never would have occurred without years of foresight and hard, dedicated work.

Look for the green lichen streak. Start directly below it, at the 2-bolt belay anchor, which is on the left hand side of the slab base.

2 bolt anchor, 2 bolt belay, 2 alpine quickdraws, 19 quickdraws, and a 70m rope are required.