Old Fart aka Dave Bohn

[Hide Comment] No need for the extra gear, this is a gorgous stem problem! Just use your feet instead of your arms and this is one sweet climb. Apr 9, 2002

Sirius Oakland, CA

[Hide Comment] A luxury climb - you will like it. I agree with the Old Fart: no need for the gear, unless you're practicing placements. It's super safe with the bolts that are there. Leave your scruples behind about bolted cracks and climb this one - I did, and got the best climb of my day out of it. Jan 26, 2004

Larry Shaw   5.10b

[Hide Comment] Weird move just below the anchors but a very solid and fun route Jul 17, 2004

sam flournoy estes park, co

[Hide Comment] For posterity . . .so we all swallow our pride (ethics) sometimes. I guess these days Shelf is the perfect place to do just that. That being said, this climb was fun. The motion was constant and moves pretty consistent. Not sure if there was a single spot of 10b but I'll leave that for you all to decide. Only one pure stemming move with the feet so never really tiring as there was always a good rest at least a move away. A pretty aesthetic route for this section of Shelf Road. That's it. Apr 4, 2005

Ian Welch Denver, CO

[Hide Comment] This is a great climb on Cactus Cliff, recommend to anyone at Shelf Road. Oct 1, 2006

Kevin Detlor BOZEMAN

[Hide Comment] Sick route, some of the coolest stemming moves I've done out at Shelf. Definitely a must do when out at Cactus. Mar 12, 2007

Katy H Kernville, CA   5.10-

[Hide Comment] Definitely one of the best routes I did at Shelf. Didn't feel like .10 at all! The last move to the anchors was a little confusing but there is a bomber hold off left that you just have to look for. Oct 15, 2008

Tyler Bowser Red River

[Hide Comment] One fine sport climb. May 24, 2009

Ben Cassedy Denver, CO   5.10b

[Hide Comment] Another one that's as good as advertised. Good crack holds when the face holds disappear; good face holds when the crack holds disappear. Technical feet and great movement the whole way. This was the only climb I can think of where my legs were more tired than my hands/forearms at the end. Nov 21, 2010

Jordan Hirro Carbondale

[Hide Comment] Great climb! Enjoy stems, fingerholds, faceholds, and a glory jug at the top for an excellent route. Oct 21, 2013

sanz Pisgah Forest, NC

[Hide Comment] Made me wish I had brought gear to Shelf.... Really nice technical corner, I clipped the bolts but just didn't feel right about it... :) Mar 23, 2014

Phil Esra   5.10b

[Hide Comment] Spent a day on 3+ star routes from 5.9 to 11d; this was my favorite by far. May 26, 2015

Benjamin Schaefer

[Hide Comment] My first 5.10 lead. I used a few stoppers; however, they are not necessary. May 9, 2016

Katie Colson

[Hide Comment] There is a bat near 6th bolt. We bailed to not disturb its home. FYI, for anyone looking to get on this soon. Feb 19, 2024