#DidItInMyBoostics | 'French Connection' 5.13b on volcanic tuff From smeary stems and crack climbing to tiny crimps and footholds, the Boostics were absolutely essential because of their stiff edging power, which gave cannonjtc the support and precision he needed to perform on such a long and technical route. Jordan says "Seriously, I wouldn't have been able to do it in anything else! I'm absolutely indebted to this shoe." More about this route from Jordan 👇 Located in the birthplace of American sport climbing, the "French Connection" (13b) was a necessary stepping stone for first ascensionist J.B. Tribout in later establishing "To Bolt or Not to Be," the country's first 5.14 that's often considered as one of the most technically demanding routes in Smith Rock, even to this day. After starting up "Sunshine Dihedral," the "French Connection" traverses left at 2/3rds height to join the crux of "To Bolt" and then follows it to the top, creating an easier but ever classic link-up. Don...