This route is located about 10-15' to the right of Something Interesting. It is a very exciting lead for 5.9. Everything is there, and the pro shows up when you need it.
P1: There are a couple of different starts. The face start to the right of the upper seam is probably the best. Bust a few thin move before you get your first gear in. Follow a thin seam with tough moves to a traverse to the right. This (sc)airy traverse puts you below a right-facing dihedral. Climb this through a double overhang which is protected by a tiny cam, to bolt anchors. 5.9-, 80'.
Rap with one rope.
P2/3: The final pitches probably don't get climbed often, but they head up and right to the GT ledge.
Great route with some of the most diverse climbing the cliff offers. Great face climbing, some run-out sections, fun moves, awesome roof, and high quality.
The first few moves that most folks use for Higher Stannard are just out my reach (5'7", -2 ape index). At some point I'll try the left hand start to see how that goes.
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