Hot Fudge (variation) 

Sean Odell originally described this route in 2002, but it is not in Tom Hansen's book. It should be; however, because it is really a great variation and much more challenging.

Hi Jason,

I don't have a copy in front of me, but I believe you're mistaken.
I think this line is listed in my guide and named Fudge Face.

That's possible, but I think from the guide Fudge Face is a few feet further to the right. I have the guide out now and it speaks of Fudge Face being a smooth face to the right of Hot Fudge. The route I am speaking of actually begins directly under the crack of Hot Fudge and works its way into the actual crack itself. It is just a much much harder start than initial traverse of Hot Fudge. Damn all this Fudge talk is making me hungry!!

I agree with everyone - this one is probably best described as Hot Fudge Direct - climb face just under the vertical part of Hot Fudge crack and join the crack about 12 feet off the deck. Dicey and balancy - nice start to up the challenge if you do this on TR.

This is a great route, which we lead on gear and was very solid on placements. Starting on the large pocket about shoulder height, reach left to the crimp sidepull. Layback pinch the pocket with the rock embedded in it. With the right hand and make a somewhat long reach to the crimpy rail 2 feet above on decent feet. A little runout out on the bouldery first 10-12 feet, but once moving from the crimpy rail, lock your fingers into the crack. Here is the first available placement for gear a #1 Camalot. Layback and stem to the top out on the fun 5.8 rest of the route. I placed a total 4 pieces 2 - #1 Camalots, 1 - 8 hexcentric, 1- size 12 BD nut.