Mind Meld is the aesthetic SE arete of the Dilitium Crystal. The first 25' are quite bouldery and have difficult clips, but the climbing remains sustained beyond this as it ascends the arete via a series of one and two finger pockets. Eventully the climb veers left to join... the classic 5.11a whose name escapes me at the moment. A fun route with really interesting, powerful movement. Easily toproped from... nope, still can't remember it.
Photon Torpedo is the excellent, slightly polished, face climb to the left of Mind Meld. It was originally rated 5.10, but has been upgraded in each subsequent guide and is now 5.11b. Thanks to Chris Miller for jogging my memory!
By Chris Miller Administrator Oct 30, 2006 rating: 5.12b
As noted, a cruxy start to sustained climbing above which if pumped can feel desperate. Overall a very good climb, but just one of the many great routes on this superb crag.
The Dilithium Crystal
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