Dennis starts just left of Belly Roll. Look for a roof about 15' up.
Climb up and over the roof (crux). Then left to a short smooth slab and up easier ground to a headwall. Climb a weakness in the wall to a good ledge. Some belay here.
Go up and right, past a fixed pin, and up towards an obvious prow. Pass more fixed pins and step right around the corner just below the final vertical section.
By saxfiend Administrator From: Atlanta, GA Sep 29, 2007 rating: 5.5
The overhung start sequence is fun, but unfortunately it's the only part of the route that's really worth doing.
By Tim Schafstall From: Newark, DE Apr 2, 2008 rating: 5.5 PG13
Disagree with Sax. The second pitch is a blast with wonderful exposure if, instead of topping out shortly above the GT ledge, you continue climbing right to merge with P2 of Belly Roll. A fun traverse and step around the exposed bulge are really fun and the gear is excellent.
This is an excellent variation for a newer leader who needs some "exposure to exposure" as it has bomber gear with fun moves and lots of air (for the Gunks).
The crux is the overhang start sequence, the low angle slab 15 ft up is fun as well. I don't know if P2 is worth doing, if you link both together, then maybe.
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