[Hide Comment] Boulder start is harder than it looks. Stick clip recommended. Some beta-sequence knowledge required. After the crux start, it’s more-so coasting although higher up the holds disappear or are hidden. There are a few small pockets some which aren’t good holds. Slabby at top. The only reason I would call this a 10b instead of a 10a is because of the boulder start. The book says 10a. The boulder start is harder than 10as A Genius Bruing, Red Drill Rules, and Bob is Real; and more perplexing, though less physical/burly than 10b Nazi Boyfriend. The whole route including boulder start is probably most similar in style/difficulty as 10b Rio Vista. Post-boulder start, the rest of the route is easier than A Genius Bruing one route to the left. May 21, 2018