Christa Cline traversing left around the big roof ...
Description
Follow the approach to the Main Wall of Solaris. The Luminosity starts under a big triangular roof, 85' left of Mission to Mars, and 10' left of Tower of Power.
Climb up into a right-facing corner under the big roof, turn the roof on the left, and continue up the left edge of a steep face to the anchors. Belay from a good ledge at the top, or lower 75' to the start.
The best route on Solaris.
Protection
10 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor. Bring three or four longer runners to minimize rope drag.
Maybe 5.9 by Boulder Canyon sport standards, but there are much harder 9s. The fun move is the move left at the roof--squatting there trying to figure out what to do with your head. The moves up and right above the roof are also tricky. I wanted to go right just above the lip...
By Steve Marr From: North Pole/Fairbanks, AK Aug 7, 2006 rating: 5.9
I thought this was another great route on Solaris. Fun, sustained climbing to the anchors, with great position. The final moves up the arcing hand crack just below the anchors are great. I would agree with Ron - the best route on Solaris, and worth going back to.
By Matt Gates From: Longmont, CO Aug 13, 2006 rating: 5.9
Don't pass this one up! Excellent route that will clean up in time. Recommend that the belayer be wearing a helmet and glasses as there is an occasional lichen shower and/or pebble size rock. There are also some fist size rocks waiting to be pulled out as well. 50M rope just gets you down. Don't forget your knots in the ends though!
I really liked this route. Fun, varied moves and nice length and nicely bolted.
By djoseph From: Boulder, CO Sep 19, 2007 rating: 5.9
One of the best sport 9s that I've been on in BC. Interesting moves and great views. This and The Memory of Trees at Watermark are my favorites at the grade.
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