BETA PHOTO: Afternoon Delight follows the curve on the left, T...
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This is the last bolted line on the upper half of Paradox Rock. It is on the face just to the right of Afternoon Delight's curving crack. The route offers some tricky and sustained face moves (read: pretty tough for a 5.8+) before gaining a big ledge below a small overhang. Getting up and over the roof is not terribly difficult, but provides some interesting moves. Rock quality is excellent and the bolts protects the climb well.
fun route but could prove to be tough for the novice .8 leader. sustained .8 down low(with some .8+) to a rest 3/4 of the way to airy moves up high. And it is a difficult read for a 5.8 climb. especially down low. quickdraws only
I felt like 9- was more appropriate, but this is the type of climb that is difficult and scary for me. I also thought following the bolts over the overhang up top rather than going left was at least 10a, maybe 10b. Definately a good climb and extremely well protected.
Very hard for an 8+. Very well protected and extremely fun. I love the delicate moves this climb requires. Lots of technique, little strength. I felt the middle slabby section to the steep face before the ledge was at least 9+.
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