Pitch one and two went as expected and we were at the first crux in short order. The rock was a bit moist, but we were able to punch through the pitch three crux and continue on. Smooth sailing put us at the base of my nemesis. Pitch six is hard sport climbing which feels sustained at the grade and then eases up to finish, with a bit of trad gear required for protection. The pitch went well for me, I hit the crux sequence and got to the last third of the route feeling the kind of relief which only accompanies climbing a pitch you thought might never go for you.

I had forgotten the two cams I had planned to bring with Liz, but it made no difference. I clipped the chains and thought, this route might actually go today, I sure hope the weather holds long enough. Pitch seven is a long sustained gear corner with a smattering of bolts. It is physical and demanding. When I reached the station at the top of pitch seven I was elated. My nemesis had fallen and we were going to complete the route today!

I let out a whoop of joy and Liz joined me at the anchor. Pitch eight and up are fun pitches, with the last pitch feeling a bit adventurous, but compared to the lower section they are relatively straightforward. We reached the top of the Freyja wall with satisfaction and gratitude. The weather had held and Unfinished Business was finally completed. Another pathway opened!