Left of Glass Ocean is a gully with a wide crack at it's terminus. Tsunami climbs this, angling right to the bolts that are left of Glass Ocean. It then surmounts a series of roofs. Footwork is, as always, integral. This climb utilizes thin edges all the way up through all the roofs. This is probably the best way to start High Dive. There is one additional bolt than what the Ruckman guide shows.
Protection
5 bolts and a 3 bolt anchor, if you aim for the top of Northwest Passage's 1st pitch. A piece at the initial overlap wouldn't hurt (.75 size).
Between the wide crack and the bolts for Glass Ocean is a really nice face with great edges and sinker nut placements. This is a nicer, less grovelly way to get to the first bolts of Tsunami. If you remember to use lots of long runners, do it in the dark and link it all the way to the top of the High Dive you've got yourself a 3-star climb!
By icsteveoh From: salt lake city, UT Jun 28, 2008 rating: 5.10b
Otherwise you have a kinda weird route with a goofy top out.
By Stan Pitcher From: SLC, UT 5 days ago rating: 5.10b
I'd recommend starting on Glass Ocean and angling left from the ledge after the first two bolts on it.
Glass Ocean and Environs
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