Daniel Woods bagged the first ascent of a much-coveted Rocky Mountain National park super-project, Jade (V15, and formerly known as the Green 45). The problem features a stopper V13 crux surf to a left gaston, a move tried by the best and failed on by most. V11 climbing finishes out the wicked-steep wall. Stay tuned to Climbing No. 259, out August 1, for more

Date of Ascent: On June 19

Sources: Steve Woods - woodsfamilyclimbs.com, Dan Dewell

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