Shipley's Shivering Shimmy is the original name. Perhaps the name was a tad to long to stick. Triple S is one of the best routes at Seneca. Stem, stem, and stem some more until your left leg is completely exhausted; hopefully you'll have reached a rest by then.
Oh yeah; it's sandbagged, even for Seneca.
Location
Triple S is the large corner where the Wall of a Thousand Pitons connects with the west face. One can rap from the top or continue up several other routes.
Protection
More Cowbell!!! Passive gear (fist size or so in hexes) seems to be the preferred gear for this route. Seriously.
By Tony B From: Boulder, CO Jan 19, 2007 rating: 5.8
It's all about stemming. Seems very reasonable within the grade if you stem it. Also, I like the climbing, but it's not a 4-star at Seneca -- too short.
Super route. Crack and face climb that will get your blood going.
By dinglestyle From: Catonsville, MD Feb 20, 2009 rating: 5.9
Easy 5.9 rating when compared to other climbs in the area like Tomato, The Burn and Alcoa. In my experience as a climber whenever I see a plus symbol it means sandbag rating Especially any east coast route that was established pre 5.10 era. This is classic Seneca at it’s best still, a test piece in the mind of many weekend warriors.
This is the most sustained pitch of climbing I have ever done. It's like the forces of Nature collaborated to create this especially for climbers. Really amazing.
Ahh...fond memories of this climb. Absolutely stellar!!! Not friendly for those with bad technique, but certainly a gift that keeps on giving. Your calves will be scorching by the time you hit the top. Lots of gear. After climbing another 10+ years, it does strike me that sandbag may be a good description of this climb. I can't think of too many 8's that are more consistent or harder.
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