An enjoyable, overhanging arete route with holds on both sides of the arete. The crux comes between bolts 4 and 5 when pulling over the top of the arete. FAs rated this 5.11a but general consensus now is 5.10d.
Location
This is the first route one encounters when approaching the wall via the standard trail down. Shown as route number 1 on the Overlook route topo photo.
By Monomaniac Administrator From: Morrison, CO Apr 9, 2007
I didn't think much of this. I thought the 10 foot section of arete climbing was really great, but the first 15 feet is choss, the line is contrived, and many of the bolts are off the natural line.
Funny, I thought ridiculously highly of it. But then again, I'm fully tweaked. Cam
By Daniel Trugman From: Los Alamos, NM Dec 31, 2008 rating: 5.11a
I personally think this is a really fun route. The bottom part is pretty chossy, but so is the bottom of almost every route at the Overlook. The climbing between bolts two and five is cool and sustained but with several good rests. The top is much easier but still fun exposed arete slapping. However, many of the clips are in strange positions, possibly to facilitate climbing on either side of the arete based on personal preference? I know was looking around desperately for the next clip when super pumped, only to find it at waist level on the other side of the arete.
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