This is a nice-LOOKING arete problem, but is actually pretty brutal. Basically you climb up the sharp arete, using incut pockets on both sides. Some of them feel comfy from below, only to become razor sharp as you pull on them. If you are lucky, there will be a way for you to pull on the pockets without injury, but prepare for some significant bleeding. Ouch.
Got on this route for the first time today and actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Yes, there are some pretty sharp holds on it, but the rock is solid, the moves are cool and there's a fun balancy move to finish.
Hmmm... maybe hand size has something to do with it? Or the way you use the holds? One thing's for sure - I'm not getting back on this route until I've sent everything else at BTONP (read: never).
I also remember thinking that this was a bit sandbagged. 11a, maybe?
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