Hair Raiser v. Figures...(aka Monkey)

I'm curious about the differences and similarities, if there are any, between Hair Raiser Buttress and Figures on a Landscape. For those that have climbed both, are the routes similar in styles of climbing? For example, is one lower angle than the other; more featured; better edges; more smearing? Thanks!

Adam P. wrote:I'm curious about the differences and similarities, if there are any, between Hair Raiser Buttress and Figures on a Landscape. For those that have climbed both, are the routes similar in styles of climbing? For example, is one lower angle than the other; more featured; better edges; more smearing? Thanks!

I guess I meet the qualifications, having led all pitches of both routes. But it was so long ago that I'm not of much help.

I could reach the first bolt on HRB with my stick clip. (So I misspoke.) It had more holdless climbing. Figures has little edges. And of course the last pitch of Figures is crack.

Overall I was more scared on HRB, despite climbing it before the alleged chopping. But I was probably in my long decline as a climber already (Figures was in the '80s, HRB in the '00s.)

If you can make it to the first belay on Figures, it's in the bag. HRB even though it's easier higher up, it's still possible to blow it.

Thanks for the good beta Larry and Guy. Time to sack up.