Greg Purnell solving the puzzle almost effortlessl...
Description
Monkey Puzzle climbs the large overhang right of Puzzled Monkey and is the first route you pass on the way up to the Brown Cloud crags. A clean, vertical face gains a good stance below the roof. From this stance, a pair of large jugs sets up a cruxy move to the lip with the left hand - from here on out the puzzle begins. I had an opportunity to try and solve Monkey Puzzle with Pat Burwick and Greg Purnell, on separate occasions in February. While I thrashed away, the younger, smarter pair threw a heel hook on the left and swam over the roof. Monkey Puzzle is a fine problem that just begs to be misinterpreted: trying to overpower it will likely fail whereas solving the technical puzzle will let you pass on superb kinesthetic movement.
By adampeters From: Golden, Colorado Aug 3, 2007 rating: 5.12a
I did this route in the winter as an after thought at the end of the day. I had been a little intimidated to try it given its short nature and grade, but upon getting on it I learned two things. This route is definitely not 12c, maybe 12a'ish. It is really 5.9 climbing to a V4 boulder problem. Two, over the lip there is a blatantly enhanced hold. Funny, I didn't even have to use this hold to make the move. And we figured other beta, a right heel under the roof works too. Not to say, this is a pretty fun route, so you should get on it. Don't be intimidated.
By banketh From: Denver CO Mar 9, 2008 rating: 5.12
**Warning!As of 03/02 the third bolt on this route is missing***
It came out while I was rap-cleaning the route. I'm currently trying to contact the appropriate parties for replacement, but having trouble. If anyone can help me with this, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
Was up there again on 04/29/08 - upon inspection this route is still climbable without the third bolt, just looking at a decent ride if you blow it getting into the roof jug
Child Free Zone (aka Parkway Crags)
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