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Description
As Hot Fudge is generally described as a traverse from under Donut Hole, this line runs from directly under the crack. There are one or two nice jugs at the start which lead into a very small pinch and a great lunge to the left. That is definitely the crux and makes this line significantly harder. This then leads into the Hot Fudge crack, which I would rate an 8-. Nice climb.
Sean Odell originally described this route in 2002, but it is not in Tom Hansen's book. It should be; however, because it is really a great variation and much more challenging.
That's possible, but I think from the guide Fudge Face is a few feet further to the right. I have the guide out now and it speaks of Fudge Face being a smooth face to the right of Hot Fudge. The route I am speaking of actually begins directly under the crack of Hot Fudge and works its way into the actual crack itself. It is just a much much harder start than initial traverse of Hot Fudge. Damn all this Fudge talk is making me hungry!!
By Brian Collins From: Parker, CO Sep 21, 2008 rating: 5.10
I agree with everyone - this one is probably best described as Hot Fudge Direct - climb face just under the vertical part of Hot Fudge crack and join the crack about 12 feet off the deck. Dicey and balancy - nice start to up the challenge if you do this on TR.
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