Sarah Bildsten on Hammer Case

On July 11th, Sarah Bildsten became the first woman to lead Hammer Case, 5.12a R at Devil’s Lake. This was her second headpoint ever, following Golden Ledges, 5.11b R that had only seen four previous ascents before hers, was Sarah’s first headpoint. I’ve witnessed Sarah, who’s grown up in Baraboo her whole life, progress from her first trad lead at the Lake to her first headpoint in a single season, and it’s left us stunned. Sarah leaves us soon to pursue life in Salt Lake, and if it’s anything like Devil’s Lake has been this season, she’s going to fucking crush.