Kayte on the start of the first pitch. Photo Adam ...
Description
Located beneath Predator's obvious overhanging prow, Tropicana climbs up interesting rock to a big belay ledge. The second pitch climbs up a hanging fin that looks a bit like a mini-Predator.
Pitch 1: Climb up steep rock to much easier climbing. The crux comes right at the end as the rock gets steep and weird. Belay on a two eyebolt anchor on a ledge.
Pitch 2: Climb up a steep wall and head out right onto the prow to anchors at the lip.
Protection
Bolts. A 60 meter rope is required to lower from the top anchors to the ground. If you have less than a 60, lower to the belay and have your belayer haul you in. Rap from the anchors on the ledge to the ground.
I found both pitches of this route to be quite pumpy. The rests are definitely there, and not too difficult to find, though some will be slightly contrived. Both pitches are of relatively similar difficulty. Your technical stemming, drop knees and mantling prowess will all be put to good use. Tropicana is a must climb classic, though maybe not the best introduction to the grade.
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