Getting set up for the boulder problem, which is a...
Description
Locate the short, clean wall to the right of the Yellow Wall. The Sting climbs up a series of horizontals (what else?) on the right side of the wall.
The start holds a V3ish boulder problem that is slightly spicy considering the lack of gear and the menacing boulder just to your left. Great gear can be found at the first horizontal. The good holds continue to the final boulder problem before the anchors. I was told that the beta is a full-on double dyno to the ledge, but I have reason to believe that this person hosed me on the beta, thus making me fall and laughing at me. A small crimp offers a static alternative to the ill-advised dyno.
After the bouldery start, The Sting is a well-protected, pumpy route that climbs more like a sport route given its big moves and relatively steep angle.
Great route...one of the best in it grade at the Gunks.
By Tim Schafstall From: Newark, DE Apr 24, 2008 rating: 5.11d
Date for that first ascent is 1983. As one might guess from the description, this climb is harder for the vertically challenged. Most folks TR it after leading Lisa.
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