Brian working the laybacks up the last pitch of Th...
Description
A Cathedral Ledge classic, this route ascends the central buttress known as the prow. Follow the recompense/prow trail from the road, up to a ledge at the foot of the prow.
P1- 5.7- 180'- climb the obvious crack system heading slightly left to a good ledge with a two bolt anchor.
P2- 5.9- 100' - step left off the ledge and up to a birch tree. continue up the somwhat awkward chimney (crux) and set up an anchor below the final sweeping dihedral.
P3- 5.9- 100'- climb the curving dihedral, and up to a big ledge. It is possible to walk off from here, but there are some fun finger cracks off the ledge that will take you to the tourist overlook.
Protection
A set of nuts (bomber nut placements on the last pitch) and cams. Bring long runners and cordelette for anchors. The route is fairly popular, so a helmet is advised.
Great route, and a great description. Wearing a helmet is a good idea here (especially on the weekend). A cam fell out of the sky while i was roping up for this. The last pitch can be toproped pretty easily.
The flake that made the "high-traverse" is now gone... Sadly, I ripped it off a few weeks ago. As I committed to it, it grumbled, I stepped back left and with two-fingers, ripped it off the cliff. It was one of the most magnificent "trundles" I have ever whittnessed. It was a good thing that we were doing the route in the pooring rain, because it crossed the approach trail 4 times and nearly made it to the flats below the talus slope. We followed the craters and downed trees until we found it. We humped it back up and laid it to rest, on display, on the side of the trail. If you are familiar with the flake and keep your eyes open, you will see it. I assure you I didn't pull "too hard" or place gear behind it. I've climbed that section nearly 40 times and have always been aware of its fragility. It might still be climbable, but its going to be in the 5.12 range... Tim
The Prow Area
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