Comments: This route climbs MUCH better than it looks.
I went right before the offwidth and found it to be a well protected boulder problem followed by easy climbing. The crux roof was really fun, but the gear is definitely leaves a bit to be desired. I used a good amount of small gear on the traverse but didn't test any of it.
Comments: This route doesn't look great from the ground, because the ice is so short, but the climbing is excellent. Jack Roberts and I did it in two pitches, which reduces rope drag and saves gear; there's a great stance and fixed anchor above the first-pitch roof. Jack found a good and much better-protected variation to the first-pitch crux, going to the right around the bulge instead of left up the lieback/offwidth. Carry a substantial rock rack for the second pitch: small wires to #3 C... more >>