Spider Grind traverses the lip of a roof just before the entrance to Sex Cave. Climb straight up about 10 feet, clip the first bolt, and start traversing. Traverse left through several bolts, moving quickly so you don't pump out on the jug-fest, and noting the utility of a good heel hook. At traverse's end, climb straight up to anchor.
Fun and pumpy as hell.
Location
Spider Grind is the second route on the right as you come down into the canyon form the parking. It is just before you get to Sex Cave.
Doesn't the guidebook call this one 11b? I haven't climbed it, so I don't know how it feels.
By James DeRoussel Administrator From: Tucson, AZ Jun 30, 2008
The guidebook says 5.11. Although it's been over 8 years since I climbed this, I felt it was more like a .10. Nevertheless, I defer to the guidebook and consensus. Rating has been changed.
By Hank Caylor Administrator From: Eldorado Springs, CO Jun 30, 2008
It really is more of an arm hauling drag than a pebble pinching delicatefest. Different people are better at different climbs.....Hideous hike from the parking lot to get this sucker tho!!!!!
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