BETA PHOTO: 1. Merry Men (5.11a/b) 2. Robbin' the Hood (5.11c)...
Description
In my opinion, this is the best route at Sherwood. Fire through the dynamic crux between the second and third bolt and then try not to get too pumped as you work the crack up to the overhang. Once at the overhang, sit down and relax. Then continue to the top through another tricky 5.11 section. 3 stars
Protection
A longer sport route. 11 bolts to a two bolt anchor.
If this route is 12b and the beautiful arete at upper Animal World is 12b then we got a problem. Either way, a fun route that is not in the least bit dynamic (and I'm only 5'10''). Use the good feet through the crux.
By Kevin Neilson From: Boulder Sep 1, 2009 rating: 5.12b
I'd grant this route three stars. It's got a great sequency crux down low, a fairly sustained middle, and a pumpy finish. I really had to work out the crux. The feet are key. Tony's advice is useful: don't clip bolt 3 until it's at your waist. Clipping from the sloper ledge below it will just burn you out. Be sure to get a nice rest at the ledge under the roof, because the last part is pretty pumpy. The fin at the top isn't that great; try to layback it.