Return to Earth

This technical compression problem revolves around a left-leaning, laser cut arete and several positive holds on the boulder's proudest face. Gaining the slab is a technical challenge, and taking it to the top can be a bit spooky. 

Stand start with your left hand on any of several crimps and your right on the arete. Work your way up the arete and face while avoiding rocking over the arete to the right. The last challenging move involves a big left-hand reach to a jug of a chalk stone. Be aware that this hold can shift in place! Even so, it's not going anywhere for a long time. Once you've secured the chalkstone, make a few easy moves on the arete and top out.

Skin beta: the arete is so laser-cut that it's sharp! It's advised to tape the first segment of all four fingers on your right hand :)

This problem can be found on western face of the Deadhead Boulder, which directly faces the shore.