Scottish Cliffs Climbing

Thanks to Joe Josephson for putting up these routes (and developing so much else). I used some of his descriptions to supplement my memory of the crag.

Mixed climbing with (sometimes run out) bolts and bolt anchors. The climbing is generally easy mixed climbing on low angle terrain, with no moves harder than 5.6. It is almost completely dry tooling, but occasional patches of ice can be found. Generally the routes get harder as you move to climber's right.

Lots of snow accumulates on the routes, so you might have to search for the bolts. If snow-covered, the routes have a true mountain feel. Great for a quick diversion to easy mixed climbing if Genesis I is too full or you want to practice dry tooling.

Big thanks to Joe Josephson for the recommendation of the routes, and for setting them. Route descriptions and information are largely from his descriptions of the first ascents.

These routes are now fully described in the new guidebook, "The House of Hyalite" (2019).

WARNING: JoJo and crew did a lot of work getting loose rock out of the area. However, since this area is developing and less trafficked, be aware of loose rock.

2ND WARNING: We found a substantial amount of vegetation on, around, above, and [insert any other preposition here] the routes. Be kind to the moss - there is plenty of rock - and remember to leave no trace.