This climbs the right bolt line on the far west end of the North face of the Cathedral. Did you get all of that? It climbs a horizontally cracked face with small but juggy overhangs.
Protection
2 bolts are up top for the anchors and 4 draws for the climb. However, these bolts are, I believe 1/4 inch buttonheads with home made hangers. Be careful, or use some gear. Bolt 2 made no sense, and I didn't clip it.
All the old suspect bolts have been replaced, with new shiney ones. Also there is a new top anchor placed below the top lip of the climb. This prevents your rope from grinding over the edge as you're being lowered.
By Jake Richens From: Sl, ut Aug 29, 2005 rating: 5.8
Gear Alert
Nice bolts, well spaced. The second clip is nicely hung but with huge holds, but I'd advise staying about 1and a 1/2 feet to the left of the 2nd bolt to avoid some rounded edges.
By S. Gileadi From: Salt Lake City Nov 10, 2007 rating: 5.8
If planning a TR, there was a nasty and sharp slot that it looks like your rope would slot right into if you did TR from the upper anchor chains that would abrade your rope at best and maybe even cut into it at worst.
So I would definitely TR from the proper anchor or just lead the route, resisting the temptation to keep climbing to the upper chains. Seemed like a fairly straightforward 5.8 with a couple overhanging moves that made it a bit funner than the one to the left of it.
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