This route lies between Wide Chimney and Honky. I have three guidebooks for the area, and this route is not in any of them. So, I gave it a name (If this ever had a name I would be happy to change it). I first climbed this in the conditions shown in the second photo. I was completely soaked upon arriving at the top, hence the name. Start up the left side of a block (nice ledge for Honky). Scramble left to another ledge. The difficulties start here. Follow the curving cracks on the right to the top. I enjoyed the route due to the variety from thin cracks to offwidth and a little bit of stemming.
Location
The route is between Wide Chimney and Honky Jam on Turkey Perch (See photo, follow the rope). To get down, scramble through some boulders, then walk left for the easiest descent.
Protection
Standard rack plus I used #4 & #5 Camalots and a #5 Friend. The route protects well.
This is an interesting route with some challenging problems since it changes from a hand crack to an off-width just when the rock face starts to bulge out. I don't know why this climb has been overlooked, once you hit the crack it's physical and sustained. It's worth a try. This route actually kicked my butt harder than Gobble Up.
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