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Vesper

5.13d, Sport, 125 ft (38 m),  Avg: 4 from 5 votes
FA: Jonathan Siegrist
Idaho > Central Idaho > Fins > Discovery Wall > Martini Sector

Description

Bold, difficult, technical and involved. This is a stunning route to the top of the breathtaking Discovery Wall. Expect small grips, thrilling run-outs and unique movement. It will leave a lasting impression on you, I promise.

Start the same as Martini, when you reach the chains traverse right and establish on the ledge. Don't clip the anchor of Martini. From here fire into the sustained difficulty to the very top, there's one decent rest but otherwise it's on til the bitter end.

Location

Extension to Martini

Protection

6 additional bolts after Martini. 14 in total.

Much like many routes at the Fins, this is not a clip-up... you will be climbing between bolts, sometimes 15 or so. It is NOT recommended to access the top for setting up a top rope. The summit is simply too exposed, loose and technical. 

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Jon Rhoderick
Redmond, OR
[Hide Comment] 2nd Ascent by Inge Perkins Jun 4, 2015
Herman Watson IV
Bozeman, MT
  5.14a
[Hide Comment] While the anchor is certainly "easily accessible," please expect a decent amount of exposure downclimbing the fin to it. From there, you can clip chains and rap or lower into the route's anchor point. I'd set your top rope or fixed line on the route's anchor (not the top anchor) because the rock between the two is v. sharp, loose, and grating. Beware dropping rocks on the climbers below! [Edit: I concur with Jonathan's retrospection, dated '21, etc.] Apr 17, 2019
Jonathan Siegrist
his truck
  5.13d
[Hide Comment] In retrospect, I think given the traffic at the Fins and on this route, I would highly suggest AGAINST accessing the summit of the discovery wall (for setting up a TR). It's wildly exposed and quite dangerous, especially for those below you. Aug 12, 2021