The Beginning

A mild start leads to a steep, sequential, and thin crux. Touchy climbing past a few more bolts busts over a small lip to the anchors.

Nice edges and a series of big flakes are the lure of this climb.

Aesthetic and fun.

Located directly in the middle of the

Black Rock's Shady Side

,

The Beginning

sits isolated between

Atlantis

and

Your Problem

.

Five bolts and a rap anchor.