[Hide Comment] I definitely am a worthless offwidth climber and struggled up this thing using the chockstones in the crack and utilizing left hand and foot face holds of "Dope on a rope", while flailing with my right appendages in the crack. So I dont care if you offwidth officianados want to call this crack 5.9, its rated 5.10a in Messiers guide and I am sticking to it. Dec 10, 2010

[Hide Comment] Hey, just a PSA for everyone:
For routes with anchors on the ledge below the Middle Finger/ Orthnac boulder in the right side of middle earth, take note that you can go around and access the anchors from the side closest to the hill, the other side is especially perilous. On the fifteenth of June, my dad attempted to traverse the right side of the boulder. There is a fairly exposed step with your right hand on a pinch and your left hand on a small crimp. For some unknown reason, my dad fell about thirty feet to the base of the cliff, broke his right clavicle and nine ribs, both his lungs collapsed, and he burst his pulmonary artery, causing internal bleeding. He was airlifted our to sharps memorial hospital and is currently still in a coma, and it’s still hit or miss if he’s gonna live. Stay safe out there guys, and Always check your knot. Jun 17, 2019

[Hide Comment] If anything it feels like a soft 5.9 if you're comfortable with off-widths. Apr 9, 2021