Located on the "square block" about halfway up the hill. The block can be seen from the Black Hole directly above a large pine tree on the middle of the hillside. This problem is rad. Crux is first 8-10 ft. Real thin laybacks and jams. The upper half of the problem is easier but pretty highball. Unless you regularly onsight .11+ finger cracks, I'd recommend a pad. This is the crack up the center of the northwest face of the square block. There are problems up both aretes on either side of the face. I'm not sure who did the first ascent or if there are any cool historical facts about this one. This is one of my favorite boulder problems. Worth every star.
Protection
Two crashpads and two spotters preferable. The problem is about 19 ft. high with a bad landing
As of about October of last year this problem has been harder. Chris Hanson broke a hold off of the start. It was the little left hand crimp to the left side of the crack, on about the third move I [believe]. It's not too much harder, but people have said it is harder....
By chris deulen From: Duluth, MN May 24, 2006 rating: V3
I'd recommend 3-4 pads with 3 spotters. High ball to the max! It gets easier the higher you go!
By banketh From: Denver CO Jun 22, 2007 rating: V3
Great problem, great crack. Doesn't get much better than this. Last move is a little committing....
Tried this for the first time today, last problem of the day so I wasn't full strength, I managed to work the moves till just above the flared off hands/ fingers section, where there is a good ledge 2-3 fingers deep. Right below where the flake section begins. I didn't have enough strength to get through to the next move as the feet really get in obvious and I was basically using my arms mostly.
Any advice?
Oh, I have some bring some freaking tape! I wish I did. We had 5 pads and 1-3 spotters at a time which helped the mental factor. Classic for sure, it will be a nice project for me.
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