Begin at the base of an obvious right-arching crack that narrows to a seam just below the top. Initially the climbing is easy in the hand sized crack but quickly becomes more demanding as the crack narrows to finger width. The sustained crux section is protected by #00 - #1 TCU's or small stoppers / brass. Technical footwork on thin edges and stamina is necessary to place gear. A committing mantle move (5.10-) out of the seam to the top adds excitement to this J-Tree classic! The descent is a walk off to the east down a gully system with several ledges.
Protection
This beautiful crack / face climb requires many cams to 2.5" - especially 1/2" to 1". Very small to medium stopper placements also exist. Two bolts with hangers can be used to set up a belay at the top.
By C Miller Administrator Apr 3, 2003 rating: 5.11c
There was a stunning photo in Mountain Magazine (remember that?) of this route not long after the FA. A spectacular and memorable line in a beautiful location. Four stars out of five.
Well worth the beautiful hike out there. I believe it took us two or three hours when we went and we got lost in the dark on the way back. Striking line in a very cool setting.
I have not gotten on this route, but it is definitely off the beaten path. We hiked out to it (guided by the old fellow in the photo here), and after a LOT of missed turns, boulder hopping, and bushwhacking, we got to Vector. It looked amazing, but unfortunately it was almost dark by that time. I really hope to get back to it.
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