This route is located left of the prominent orange wall that contains two bolted face routes. Orange Peel starts off a couple of blocks against the base of the wall and climbs a thin finger crack in a left facing corner. After a slick start, work up the thin crack using intermittent and shallow finger holds � the majority of the crack is tips at best. There are some good flakes a little over half way to the top that offer solid climbing a good holds on the face. Once above these flakes, its easy climbing to the anchors. Rap with one rope. You can easily top rope this route, but there will be some rope drag across the low angle rock near the anchors
Protection
Standard rack with an emphasis on small gear (TCUs and small Aliens)
This was the first 5.10 lead at E-rock! and for good reason.
If you are Toproping this route, the best thing to do is plug two cams into the flake once the angle eases, and TR off that. and then when you are done, finish to the anchors.
One of my favorites as well. It calls for real delicacy in the first 20 feet particularly if you have big hands. Small wires (or aliens which had not been invented when I led it) are great here, my only caution is that one should be concerned to not place pro where you will need to put fingers.
Orange Peel Area
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