Angel Wing

Just climbed this route and have to say it is stellar! Manny and the gang have established real gems! Great eyes for lines and smartly protected routes. I led the 2nd pitch and found it throughly engaging. Not as steep as the 1st pitch but very thoughtful. The final pitch was also different from the other two but no less entertaining. This climb tops out with a sweet view. Probably going to become an Arizona classic. Apr 11, 2007

One of the best routes here, and IMHO the best of it's grade in all of Iso. All 3 pitches are great, with fun moves and awesome position. Jul 13, 2009

Wow, great route! probably the best i've done at iso. All 3 upper pitches were varied and interesting - i'd call them 10c/10b/10a and burly/mantlishious/delicate. We saw no need for gear. Apr 19, 2010

The route description needs updating, the first pitch actually begins below the ledge, easy 7 or 8. It is now a 4 pitch route. Apr 23, 2010

Yup, this just passed Walking Dead Arete for my favorite climb out here. Agree with Tyler's assessment! What fun to set this route, nice job indeed guys and thanks for another sweet line. Apr 26, 2010

Joe, most of the 3rd pitch is a huge detached flake. As I bolted the line, the top bolts sounded louder than the lower ones as I hammered them in. I don't think it's going anywhere, it is huge, thicker at the bottom and leans back slightly. Still spooky. Oct 1, 2010

The first pitch (below the ledge) is way fun, and definitely worth doing! Aug 14, 2011

The name was formed in remembrance of Dave Christensen. Oct 11, 2011

Was on this today and noticed a loose, sizeable block on the 2nd 5.10 pitch. It was a few moves past the small roof maybe 10 feet below the anchors. I pulled on it without knowing (its an obvious jug) it was loose and it definitely scared me. I dont think it is necessarily going anywhere soon but it would do some damage to the belayer if it did. A crowbar could definitely remove it if anyone else thinks it appropriate to get it off the route. Removing it would not change the climbs grade or quality at all. Aug 17, 2012

The loose block is still there and I tried to pry it loose while rapping the pitch, but it wouldn't give. Bring crowbar next time ... note to self and anyone else. Jun 17, 2013

Great route! Oct 3, 2014

The 2nd and 3rd pitches are stellar! Amazing job finding this line!

It would be a 4 star climb, but I thought the first pitch was just okay, and the last pitch felt very very loose, with a big death flake at the top and the added annoyance of moving a belay. Feb 7, 2018

Big death flake? And you left it there?

Unless you're referring to the entire last pitch, which is a death flake if it fell while you were clipped into it. Feb 7, 2018