If Comfortably Numb is the must-do trad line, Misty is the sport route not to be missed at Sand Rock. From crimpers to thin moves on a bulge to positive holds on steep overhang, Misty has it all. An outstanding and memorable lead.
Location
Starts near the right end of the Sun Wall buttress, about 20' right of First Black in Space.
Crux is down low...from between the second and third bolt, it's straight cruising from there, up. Power thorugh it.
No doubt, one of the best routes for the area.
By Jay Knower Administrator From: Plymouth, NH Jan 18, 2008
Great route. A must do.
By mike cork From: Atlanta, GA Feb 5, 2008 rating: 5.10b
The scene of my first whipper! It's a reasonably safe route, but has good size fall potential if you get pumped and come off high on the route. I think I popped off trying to clip bolt 5 or 6, and took an exciting 25 footer. I also wouldn't want to fall getting to bolt #3 following the crux of the route.
The grade seems a little high (I'd suggest 10b), but then again I do this route every time I come to Sand Rock...classic.
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