Darkness My Old Friend – 5.12a


24m / 79ft, 10 bolts

Recent Sendage:

  • 5.12a
    2025-08-24
    My first 12a! The opening boulder felt really hard until I figured out the right beta, and then it felt pretty smooth.
  • 5.12a
    2025-08-16
    This is my second 12a. It's probably on the easier side for the grade. There's a burly boulder problem at the bottom followed by good rests and relatively straightforward climbing through the upper section. I really enjoyed the route!
  • 5.12a
    2025-07-04
    Felt comparable in difficulty to Blood Letting. Tough boulder down low with a secondary crux higher up. Good fun!
  • 5.12a
    2025-05-11
    second go, total one mover. doesn't really feel 5.12
  • 5.12a
    2024-09-06
    Another sweet opening boulder and some thin slab to make sure you're still paying attention