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The Counselor

V0 PG13, Boulder, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 11 votes
FA: Ryan Martin
Colorado > Durango > Turtle Lake > Bouldering > W Block

Description

This is a fun highball that incorporates a high traverse to a flake. The traverse itself provides not much in the way of footholds, but there's a tree shadowing the traverse, which can be used as an exit, if the highball factor makes you change your mind.

Location

The route starts to the right of the rightmost tree on the east facing west block, next to Angler. Work your way up the pockets till good handholds seem to diminish. Traverse left under a tree till you reach the bulging flake. Use the flake to advance to the topout. From there, you can enjoy the view. Then walk down the other side of the boulder.

Protection

Pads.