This route is located on the south slabs of the main formation. This would probably be a 3 star route, if it was not so overbolted. Most climbers will feel OK clipping every other bolt on the majority of this route.
There are 4 30M pitches to this route and is a good intro to the area. There are bolted anchors at each belay, so it makes for a quick outing to top of the formation. Rap the route with a single 60M rope.
A good way to climb this route is to combine the first and last 2 pitches together for 200ft pitches.
The description for this route was obviously written by an elitist prick. For example: "This would probably be a 3 star route, if it was not so overbolted." "Overbolted" depends on who you are and most of the intermediate climbers who climb this route are perfectly happy with the number of bolts. "Most climbers will feel OK clipping every other bolt on the majority of this route." If this is true, how come no one ever does this? The authors of the descriptions should stick to describing the routes and not inserting their elitist opinions.
By Guy Humphrey From: Fort Collins CO May 29, 2006
Guideline #1: don't be a jerk....
By Mike Ben From: silverthorne/denver May 30, 2006
I think I agree with the description. Way over bolted. I'm an average climber and not an elitist prick and I rarely complain about over bolting but this is over bolted. This would be a great route to get some kids or beginners on for their first lead though.Get 'em high off the ground too. If you clipped every bolt and linked the pitches you would have a ton of drag. Really shows the difference between old and new school routes.
By 46and2 From: Las Vegas, NV Jul 17, 2006 rating: 5.7
Great beginner lead and I think the last pitch is simply a blast to climb; don't pass up!! P.S. It has a couple bolts...:)
We were caught by a hard rain on the second pitch so we didn't finish. The climbing was fun and a wonderfully safe lead for my less experienced partner. Thanks to the FAer!
Link up pitch first two pitches and last two pitches leaving short glory pitch to summit. Bring long runners and enjoy the rock!!! Great route. Clip all the bolts you want to or just free solo it!!
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