Last week, while climbing, I flashed a 5.10c. That was first and foremost, the hardest climb I’ve tried to date. In addition, I flashed it! I’m starting my work on 5.11′s. If you read a list of goals I had back in January, I wanted to be climbing 5.12′s by the end of the year, so I think I’m well on my way. I sure hope so at least!
If you’re wondering what a flash is:
An ascent is considered a flash if climbed the first try, without falls but with some prior knowledge such as, but not limited to, watching another person climb it or discussing it with another climber.