NBD is down the hill from Contortionist's Forte and about 5 or 6 routes down the hill on the west-facing arete. Steep and sometimes slick rock adds in to the fun of this good-holded, endurance route. Crux at the 4th bolt while turning the arete.
Protection
7 draws. Tough to TR cause the anchor is on other side of arete. Bring long slings to TR.
By Christina kalb From: Westminster, CO Jun 16, 2008 rating: 5.11c
I found the climbing on this route to be really awkward, and the holds slippery. I didn't really enjoy it.
By Dusty From: Fort Collins Feb 5, 2009 rating: 5.11c
I'd definitely recommend this route. It has some pumpy steep climbing on good smooth stone, to a cruxy move around the corner, to some techy slab moves on pebbles. A bit of everything, what more could you ask for?
By Bob Kryzer From: Mantorville, Minnesota May 30, 2009
Took my biggest fall so far on this route. The holds are greasy but besides that it's an alright route to try.
By C K Mills From: Fort Collins, Colorado May 31, 2009
I love this route. Even when I climb a number grade harder than this, it'll spit me off if I don't pay attention to what I'm doing. It's possible to use friction holds around the right at both the 2nd and 3rd bolts, but I think the direct route up the face is harder, more sustained, more technical and more fun. If you are capable, go straight up until right at the 4th.
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