Browning at the last move of the "crux". photo: R....
Description
This climb is the centerpiece of Sports Challenge Rock and is located two climbs to the right of Clean And Jerk (5.10c) just right of a large pine tree.
Boulder up a short face to a sloping ledge and from there make a series of technical, strenuous moves up an overhanging wall past a flake to a horizontal. From there the climb continues up steep rock past more horizontals to the top.
Usually (and easily) top-roped this climb is a great climb to pump out on, as it is a far cry from the usual slab paddling found in the Park. This climb makes a great lead/workout climb for those so inclined. A great climb on a great wall, the only thing it lacks is distance from the crowds.
Some good footage of John Bachar soloing the route back in the 1980's -
Protection
A good selection of wires and cams to 3" will see you through to the top. Pro is good, but strenuous to place (especially onsight).
Photos of Leave It To Beaver (aka The Beaver) Slideshow
Leave It To Beaver is named after a 1960s TV series entitled: "Leave It To Beaver". It probably still is in reruns on Nick At Nite or somewhere in Saskatoon or Nagpur.
I read in the latest Rock and Ice (Ethics issue) that someone chipped footholds into the Beaver. The quote came from Bachar. I have never been on this route, but can anyone confirm this? Man I hope that is not the case!
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