On the west face of Challenge Buttress, just around the northwest corner, is this 7 bolt route. This route is great, a consistent 5.9. Find your resting spots and pump it out.
This is a route you climb, and then pump out 3 or 4 more times for a workout. With a pine tree shading the sun in the summer it is a great late afternoon climb to cool down.
Very consistent 5.9 climbing. There are some wobbly, fist-sized chockstones during the first three bolts. The crux is between bolts 3-4, with a small roof to pull. Mostly right-handed clipping, so keep several draws on the right side of your harness.
By Peter Gram Administrator From: Salt Lake City, UT Aug 18, 2004 rating: 5.9-
Not a 5.9 move on this route. Pretty sustained at 5.8, however, which warrants giving the overall grade of around 5.9. Lots of fun moves with jugs the whole way.
Gear Alert!!! Just climbed this again today (7/11/05). One of the ancher bolts has been damaged. There is no hanger on the left bolt (or what is left of it). The bolt is in need of replacement, it appears someone has tried to pull it out. I'm not that familiar with replacing bolts so if someone feels like doing some community service I'd be happy to help out.
Did this climb this weekend. There is one solid bolt and a blank stud at the anchor. The threads look fine, all it needs is a hanger and some chains. I left a bail 'biner on the last protection bolt so you don't have to rap off a single bolt. Can't imagine how this was damaged by rockfall, and it seems odd that it was the only thing chopped. Inquiring minds want to know.
What a great route !!! The bolt placements are good and the route is a great 5.9. Relax on the way up on the lead or the anchors may prove difficult to clip, my suggestions is to just grab from the last jug to above the anchors even though it is hard to tell if there are holds. The top is a large jug and the largest part is usually marked with a dab of chalk. :)
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