Solid sport climb - lends itself to delicate balanced moves. No need to high step, no power moves. Bolted Oct. '06 on rope solo lead using Soloist, so all stances to clip are solid.
Location
At this time, it's the first bolted route on the west side of the approach trail on Left Hand Rock. Starts just right of overhang that's 6' off the deck.
Protection
9 bolts to 2 bolt anchor (3/8" x 3 1/2") with links. Recommend slings at 6th & 8th bolt to reduce potential rope drag. 1 60m rope.
The missing hanger on the fifth bolt has been replaced. Let's hope it stays there as this climb is listed in guidebooks and on this website as a bolted sport climb, not a mixed route.
I had a nice email converstation with Bernard G. last fall. After reviewing photos I sent him, he said that it could well be the route he established in the early '90s but much time had past and he wasn't sure. He added he was pleased the route was bolted as it would see more climbing. I believe he was being gracious and in that spirit I have opted to remove the name I gave the route. All other information I submitted stands.
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![On the left is the bolted route I named [Gilded Lily (retrobolted)]. I did the trad line on the right, thought it was Gilded Lily. Bernard, plz. comment. Thx! Croy.](http://www.mountainproject.com/images/71/34/106317134_small_96479d.jpg)
