BETA PHOTO: Crappy picture of the first two routes in the alco...
Description
The start is the most difficult part of this line. After getting over the initial shelf, cruse up on steeper rock with huge holds in all the right places. Fun movement and great holds. This line is a good warm up (if a bit too easy for some) and good for the beginning leader.
Location
This alcove is around to the right and faces the opposite direction as the main face. To get there hike as you would to the main face but continue up the scree and talus field instead of taking the trail right. Pass the very steep wall with 4 routs on it, then take a sharp left into the alcove. Can’t miss it. This route is the first of three going left to right.
Protection
[7] bolts and chain anchors. Helmet isn't a bad idea, the rock is still cleaning up.
By Royce Simpson From: Fort Collins, CO Jul 13, 2008 rating: 5.8+
A very nice 5.8. The start is a little devious as you hump over the initial bulge. The bulk of the climb features great edges and ledges. The finish is a little dicey if you take the slabby arete to the left or you can stem the opposite wall for a easier finish.
This is the first line from left to right in the Alcove.
As a beginning leader, I would say that the comment about this being good for a beginning leader is inaccurate. The path to take at the start is not obvious and the finish is a tricky clip. Moves in the middle were definitely fun though.
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