[Hide Comment] This is a standout line. There are probably no moves harder than mid-5.10, but the climbing is sustained and steep for 125 feet. I thought the route to the left, Whip or Will (5.11-), was harder.

A 70m rope works fine, but don't downclimb from the first bolt as suggested above. Lower the leader to the ledge system in the corner to the right (at the start of Ame's Way), and untie there. It's a short 4th class downclimb from there. Knot the end of your rope! Aug 22, 2016

[Hide Comment] Best line I've done at Pipeline. 38 meters of pebble and pocket pulling glory in a stunning setting. Some loose rock - I popped off a big foot. Belayer helmet advised :) Jun 27, 2019

[Hide Comment] The 11+ grade is wrong. As I recall, I gave it a 10+ when I put it up. I doubt that the route has changed enough to be a full number grade harder. I am sorry that I offended some with the original name Whipping Post. It was a reference to the Allman Brothers classic as well as some nasty falls (complete with power drill) in the ground up bolting of the route. I would think any climber would recognize the connection. However there is too much hate and division in our society, and I am therefore more than happy to celebrate the liberation of Americans instead of glorifying their torture. Feb 10, 2021