Michael West Enterprise, AL

[Hide Comment] Super fun, one of the best routes in RRCOS. Jun 8, 2008

Erik Tullberg Colorado Springs

[Hide Comment] Once you've set the TR anchors, try the face route starting around the second birch tree. All you get are crimppers and 1/8" ledges. It's maybe 5.10 - really makes you trust your feet. Jun 23, 2008

Adub	[Hide Comment] Great route. Blood stain adds a little excitement to the route. The second bolt was a wee bit loose last Sunday (11/16/08). I tightened it as tight as my fingers could get it. Otherwise, it was a stellar route. Nov 21, 2008

j.mayo Colorado Springs, CO

[Hide Comment] This is one of my favorites in RRCOS. Mar 31, 2009

mountainmicah83 Morgan Colorado Springs

[Hide Comment] It appears that there is a bolt scar between the current last bolt and the anchors where there used to be one more bolt. Once you get the undercling, there is only one committing move before it is actually more relaxing than the route looks. May 5, 2010

Bill Olszewski Colorado Springs, CO   5.10a

[Hide Comment] Really fun route. Crux is definitely the start. I was about to lead it walking the upper ledge, as I had seen others do on top rope. A friend suggested I do the layback; really glad I did. That first move to establish is super fun! Jun 8, 2010

David Hertel Haines, Alaska

[Hide Comment] I generally used the slopers above the rail more than the underclings. It just felt easier to balance to get my feet to a better stance. At the bolts, I was clinging to one of these said slopers and discovered (after I had anchored in with a sling) a ginormous hold directly above the anchor bolts in the bottom of the rail. Wish I had found that one out beforehand. It would certainly have made things a lot less complicated. Fortunately though, I didn't take a whipper, but it was sure a difficult on-sight for my level of climbing and style. Dec 16, 2010

Ryan Reid

[Hide Comment] This is one of the best climbs here. Always fun! Sep 30, 2012

John D

[Hide Comment] Any thoughts on whether or not this route would go on gear? I've been eyeing it for a couple of months now but haven't gotten around to getting on it. Nov 26, 2012

AnthonyM

[Hide Comment] This is a fantastic climb.... We tried it on gear, and it appears that the sandstone is too weak.... Early last summer, my buddy and I were placing some gear (to get closer to the corner/climb it more naturally).... I slipped (about three or four feet above the cam that was deep in the crack) and it ripped out huge chunks of sandstone. It didn't ruin or change the climb at all, but some of the crack is now a bit wider. I would recommend against the gear and feel that the bolts are very well placed. One climber walking past us said he tried gear too and decided it wasn't worth it about halfway up after having a hold break. Feb 5, 2013

Cyril Multhauf Fort Collins, CO   5.10-

[Hide Comment] This route looks so classic, it's just a clean undercling crack that just yells at you to climb it. I ended up not leanbacking the undercling (I am 6'5", and that would have been a bit uncomfortable). If you have decent, balancing footwork, you can slab between the third bolt and the anchor. If you chose that way, there is a second crux at the last move before the anchor. Oct 19, 2015

JWolford   5.9+

[Hide Comment] Awesome route! The crux move is definitely at the bottom. Solid feet have been ground into the slab over the years, so it's a super easy (5.9) climb now. Jun 16, 2016

peakest Manitou Springs, Colorado

[Hide Comment] Very fun route. I climbed through the thin face which I believe made it a little harder for myself. Thin feet and slow movement. A+. Oct 12, 2016

Jason Denley CO, AK

[Hide Comment] If it were only longer... great route! Undercling after the last bolt to the anchors, optional pocket or two about halfway. I felt no need for a cam. Have fun. Oct 16, 2016

Jackson Rezen   5.10a

[Hide Comment] Super nice route. Beginning is made easier because of some ware. Looks like there was a fifth bolt that was chopped. I went to the right after the fourth bolt and did some weird slabby technical stuff but the undercling is definitely the better way. I would recommend a 7 or 8 nut as a supplement for the missing bolt. Oct 23, 2017

D Scott Clark Chattanooga, TN

[Hide Comment] Best route I climbed in Red Rock Canyon. I would definitely recommend placing a cam to protect for the follower. It looked like anything from 0.3 to 0.5 would work. If you don't place, your follower is getting pulled aggressively away from their holds and would take an awkward fall if they don't successfully get into the lieback. Mar 8, 2018

Josh Parsons Colorado Springs, CO

[Hide Comment] Everything on this wall except for the "5.11s" are in the 5.7 range. Not steep, big positive holds, and well-protected. Don't be fooled by the anti-sandbag. Jul 21, 2020