Very continous for the grade. The whole bottom half feels like the crux with even a couple moves up top that are hard. If the top half was like the bottom half, it would definitely be four stars. Small crimps, small feet, and balancy is the name of the game. With all the crimps though, definitely stay away from it if a recent storm has come through, as it's likely some of the small holds will blow on you.
Location
To the south of a giant pine tree towards the north end of The Whale, directly below a pothole...you'll notice a lot of small crimps headin' up. It's kind of nestled behind a couple of smaller trees.
Continuous, yes. 5.10, NO! There were no moves harder than the crux on the other 8 we did here. It's easier than other 5.8 slabs in Colorado. I haven't climbed much in this canyon though....
Uh yeah, if you read all the postings about the grades you will know that most of the canyon routes are getting easier. Traffic makes bigger holds. Plus it's sandstone and what happens when sandstone erodes? It crumbles and falls off, usually making bigger holds. When this route was put up it was 10a, thin and sustained. Since then it has gotten easier and easier. I climbed it a week ago and agree...5.8+.
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