Maui Wowie is a stunning line. Pull an awkward roof to get to the business of the route; a short, super-powerful traverse to the right. A huge dropknee/backstep can help reach better holds in the corner. There is a key foothold that is often wet, deterring many hopeful ascents. The dihedral above is a fun romp, which gets progressively easier, all on very steep ground. Enormous, ledgy holds that are spaced many feet apart characterize this section.
Lee, thanks for the feedback but a concise description that gets the climber to the base and points where to go is a good start. Others can fill in the rest.
Indeed Barracuda has not yet been added. Barracuda (13d) follows the blank left facing dihedral/ corner just to the right of Urban Surfer. It is hyper technical- I believe the crux is characterized by a move to a tiny two finger crimp. Barracuda is a stunning line up the steep wall that makes up the right side of Waimea. I would like to say more, but am not completely sure on all the details of this route. Perhaps someone with more knowledge could enter it in the database. Jay??
sorry if i get defensive but i put a lot of thought in to my description and try to go "Beyond the guide book" which is what this site aims to do... i figure my description is good when it is better than a guide book description... if you disagree thats ok i was just putting in my two cents...
By Chris Duca Administrator From: Hinesburg, Vermont May 12, 2008
Although I agree with you, Lee, that MP is aimed at giving our readers something more than the guidebook, I can't help but play devil's advocate and side with Peter. I, like everyone else who subscribes to this site, likes to read a poetic route description replete with pictures, 50 cent words, firsthand accounts, high accolades, and even rhyming, but "going beyond the guidebook" is one thing, but, giving move for move descriptions (and frame by frame photo breakdowns of the crux moves, as well)is not leaving much room for adventure and imagination now is it?
Sometimes I feel like this site is just sanitizing our sport, and feeding egos. That's my 2 cents.
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