Type: Sport, 70 ft (21 m)
FA: Jean Marc Troussier, October 1986
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Shared By: Monomaniac on Mar 31, 2009
Admins: Kevin Piarulli, Micah Klesick, Nate Ball

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This radically neglected face climb was one of the less-famous results of the French Invasion of 1986. Despite perfect rock, interesting moves, & an accessible grade, this route sits totally ignored at the busiest crag at Smith, likely due to the R-rating in the Watts guide. However, it has been recently rebolted, and the R rating is no longer valid.

The route ascends the pretty pink face in the back of the alcove between Watts Totts & To Bolt. Begin by scrambling up ledges immediately left of Latin Lover. There is a bit of lose gravel on these ledges, so use caution. A thin-hand sized piece can be used to protect these moves, but is not necessary. From the ledge head straight up the face on cool knobs & the occasional shallow pocket. Use care approaching the second bolt. The crux comes below the 4th bolt, on a tenuous traverse from left to right.

Almost Nothing gets a lot of shade compared to other Dihedrals routes, making it a good morning option on a warm day.

Location Suggest change

In the alcove, immediately right of Take a Powder, and left of the thin off-set seam of Lester Tots.

Protection Suggest change

7 bolts(?), 2 BA. The route is really not runout at all by Smith standards, and with the re-bolting is no longer R rated.

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