This route starts about 10 feet left of the Unknown 5.7 and shares an anchor with that route as well. The crux came between the 3rd, 4th, and 5th bolt and the rest of the route seemed to be much easier, 5.6 maybe. The route trends generally up and right, gaining the same ledge as the route on its right. A great chance to practice precise footwork.
I am not too sure about the rating for this route, this is my best guess. If anyone else has climbed the route and can provide a more accurate rating plese let me know. Thanks Kirk
By Mark Nelson From: Coniferous, CO Oct 5, 2006 rating: 5.9+
It's height-dependent, Kirk, I think 2 moves just after the 4th bolt (or 5th -- it's an obvious section). Some will show up with a .10a. Anyone else, don't wuss out by moving to the right. A good route to get your lead-head into the friction game. Difficult to onsight.
Also note, with the exception of the eyebolt line (P1 of Central Corner, a protected slab climb), these routes don't continue (with protection) on to the upper slab.
If the FA/Route setter would come out of the woodwork & enlighten us, please do, I think these routes are good fun. Any objection to one of us replacing the slings/cords on the anchors with some ringed hangers (& chains for the anchor that is equalized 4-ways)?
Skinner Mountain
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