By Trevor Bowman From: Sheridan, WY Mar 25, 2009
| Just a couple of additions to Eric's description: There are 8 bolts on the line and both the bottom crux crimpy bit and the roof are bolt protected. A #1 and #2 (#3 is too big I think) camalot work well in the upper crack, which is 20' of great 5.8/9 hand and finger. Longer runners on some of the bolts are advisable, as the route weaves around a good bit, especially in the middle section. There are also clip-and-lower anchors, although cleaning while lowering can be a bit problematic. The route's about 100' long.
This is a cool varied climb, offering sequential crimping, funky balance climbing, a classic roof pull, and some fun easier crack. Many thanks to Jim Scott for graciously giving me first lead on my birthday! The name comes from the resident Great Horned owls which were hooting from a hidden roost nearby while we were working on the route. |