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What is the state of the anchors at the top of pitch 3? The Bloom guide mentions that another bolt is needed, but that info is 8-10 years old.

The rap anchors are adequate but un-inspiring. Bring some webbing, or better yet replace any part of the rap anchor that is in need of replacement.

New anchors were installed last week by Jon Burcham and friends last week. Thx Jon

We only replaced the second rappel anchors.... or the anchors for the bottom rappel. The upper rap anchor had a decent bolt and and a 'no gud' bolt... but seemed to be in good shape. We cleaned all the shitty old webbing off the raps and replaced it with chain.

Fun route and one of the easiest I've done in Sedona! while there are a few moves which might be 10- most of the climbing is very moderate- probably only 5.7 or 8 with ample opportunities for rests. The rock quality is better than I expected. Gear: single set of small sizes, 1 #4.5, 2ea #1 & #2 & #4. I carried 4 #3's but had one left on the rack at the top anchor, used 1 #3.5 but would have used a second had I had it. The exposure and fun factor is off the chart!
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a few things: 1) the Bloom Topo is completely wrong - it shows a picture of the wrong side of flying buttress. 2) when we did it this weekend I found a bail anchor with a cam. If you can identify the brand/size and location of the cam, and furnish a convincing story of why you needed to leave it, I'll consider being a good samaritan and return it. 3) Also, I don't know about "easiest in Sedona"... I thought the rock was slightly worse than many other Sedona routes I've done and the climbing seemed a notch harder than the other 5.9 trade routes (Mace, Dr. Rubos, Oak Creek Spire). Awesome route though. 4) We had 5 #3 Camelots and used them all.

Did this climb today. The roof makes this route worth doing. Super long traverse with good jams. I thought that was the crux of the climb. The rest of it is very moderate.

The last pitch of this climb felt much harder than 9+. Or even 10a for that matter. The rack for this climb seems heavy but you'll be glad you had six 3's and two, maybe even three(?) 4's. I wish I would have had that many. The 5 isn't really necessary in my opinion. We also replaced the webbing on the third belay, the other stuff was looking a bit worn. All in all sweet climb, get it!

This was an awesome climb! I brought singles from .3 - 2, 4 #3's, 1 #3.5, 2 #4's and a #5. I placed every piece on the last pitch. Singles of everything to 2 was fine but 1 more #2 would have been reassuring. The 3.5 was a perfect piece for the bit before the the roof.