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Heart ov Zteel 2, part 1:

women's finals, first route

This year I once again took hundreds of photos of the Heart of Steel (officially renamed "Heart ov Zteel") competition. To make things easier for my readers, I'm not only paring them down to a mere few dozen, I'm breaking them up into four separate albums. In this album: the first route of the women's finals. See also Part Two, Part Three, and (coming soon) Part Four.
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you should see an image here Francesca Metcalf starting the route.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGuilian (fresh from a win at the Nationals) approaching the Big Bulge.
you should see an image here If you get this far, this is a good spot to rest and shake out your hands.
you should see an image here Francesca Metcalf taking a rest at this spot.
you should see an image here Sidney McNair with both hands back on after resting.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian goes for the next move.
you should see an image here Francesca Metcalf has a handhold.
you should see an image here At this point there's a detour up and left for a bonus prize. Sasha Digiulian heads that way.
you should see an image here Francesca Metcalf looking for a way back down to the Big Bulge.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian tackling the big move around the Bulge.
you should see an image here Sidney McNair makes the grab (notice, no footholds!)
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian regains balance and gets her left hand up.
you should see an image here Sidney McNair gets the higher hold on the left.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian takes a break first, while hanging on with a heel hook.
you should see an image here Francesca Metcalf has both hands high, plus a heel hook.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian in the same position.
you should see an image here Sidney McNair looking to exit the Big Bulge.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiuilan stepping off the Big Bulge.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian is almost done with the route.
you should see an image here Sasha DiGiulian grabbing the final $100 in prize money off the wall, using her feet.