Hollow Man 

One of the links at the top is pretty grooved through (insert rant about not toproping through the chains). I didn't have anything with me or else I would have switched it out myself. If anyone gets the chance to swap out one of the links up top (I think I remember it being a quick link), it would be helpful.

Very consistent 5.9 climbing. There are some wobbly, fist-sized chockstones during the first three bolts. The crux is between bolts 3-4, with a small roof to pull. Mostly right-handed clipping, so keep several draws on the right side of your harness.

Not a 5.9 move on this route. Pretty sustained at 5.8, however, which warrants giving the overall grade of around 5.9. Lots of fun moves with jugs the whole way.

Gear Alert!!! Just climbed this again today (7/11/05). One of the ancher bolts has been damaged. There is no hanger on the left bolt (or what is left of it). The bolt is in need of replacement, it appears someone has tried to pull it out. I'm not that familiar with replacing bolts so if someone feels like doing some community service I'd be happy to help out.

Did this climb this weekend. There is one solid bolt and a blank stud at the anchor. The threads look fine, all it needs is a hanger and some chains. I left a bail 'biner on the last protection bolt so you don't have to rap off a single bolt. Can't imagine how this was damaged by rockfall, and it seems odd that it was the only thing chopped. Inquiring minds want to know.

The anchor is safe again.

Lead it trad, it's a solid lead. Just a bit runout at the crux.

Nathan, that's awesome to hear. I had long suspected as much.

One of the best 5.9's!!

What a great route !!! The bolt placements are good and the route is a great 5.9. Relax on the way up on the lead or the anchors may prove difficult to clip, my suggestions is to just grab from the last jug to above the anchors even though it is hard to tell if there are holds. The top is a large jug and the largest part is usually marked with a dab of chalk. :)

A great route to work on your lead head. There are good hands and feet all the way up, and very well protected. Pumpy.

I love this route for a 5.9 it's a pumper great for first time leads
and an exellent warm up for the day on challange
routes were cleand well by the rain over the last two weeks
be carfull on trails very slick from run off

Great 5.9 climbing! If only it were longer (like Fowl Play!). A good left arm pump.

This was my first out door lead ever. What a classic climb! I would say it is one of the best 5.9's in BCC, and definitely worth climbing.

Kind of getting slippery now.

Finally got a chance to try Hollow Man this weekend. Challenge is always so crowded, especially this route. It's for good reason though since it's an awesome route. Great moves, good protection, perfect for a newer leader like me. I don't see the point of the belay anchor at the bottom though.

Anchor at the bottom is for rope soloing this route. This route could go for a good brushing if anyone is up to do a bit of community service... every hold has about a half inch layer of chalk on it. Like a poster before me... pretty slipperyyyy.

Otherwise awesome route!

Very slippery holds...not sure I'd call it a "classic" as the guidebooks do. Interesting route though.

I think it is only a classic because it’s pretty good and VERY accessible, not because it is of amazing quality.