Cy McIntosh does Moonshine (9a)

Cy McIntosh has completed Moonshine (9a) in The Remuda. The 19-year-old started the season with two 8c+’ under his belt and now he has added eight routes 8c+ or 9a to his name, beside having also done 17 routes 8c. ”Surprised that I’m capable of this. Suits me better then I would’ve thought.”

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Ya, I went to that wall to try Throwin the Houlihan (8b+) but that route felt heinous. So I got on Moonshine instead and to my surprise it felt possible. After a few days of consistent progress I fell on the last move and also hurt my finger on that go. After a day of stress and questioning how to move forward in life with an injured finger I just decided that I gotta keep climbing and whatever happens happens. I sent the next try.

How is your finger now?
I think it’s fine. Some type of acute injury from getting it stuck in a pocket. It only hurts when I touch it not while climbing.

Is it correct that the the route you could not do is just 8b+?
Haha ya. Old school hard Todd Skinner route.