This route, while in the Mounds, is actually located on a separate formation slightly to the north of the main rock. A single left leaning crack splits a rounded west-facing rock.
The bottom section goes easily with a nice juggy crack to pull up on. The top flares out and becomes difficult to protect, going from loose to cupped hand jams. The route is very short, fairly technical and moderately fun, not a good 5.8 intro climb however.
Almost a highball boulder problem, but the crux is definitely near the top so watch out!
Protection
Bottom protects well with mid-sized cams, upper flared section takes larger (#3 or #4 BD) gear. Awkward gear anchor with small cams and nuts.
By rob.calm From: Loveland, Colorado Oct 24, 2006 rating: 5.8
A good anchor can be setup on top by slinging one of the big, stable boulders with your climbing rope (or cordelette if so inclined). Near the top as the crack flares, there are good smears outside the flare for the L foot.
Mounds
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