This is the 3rd route from the left side of the catslab. Between "Old..." and "Rumple Teaser". The route follows the left side of a black streak up the slab. The climbing is very enjoyable on this route. At the 5th/6th bolt, stick to the bolt line, dont head about 6 feet left, or you will skip the best moves on the route, small crimps with small feet. I think the original line goes left to the quartz block. This variation may be 5.10b ? Very enjoyable, like many of the routes at the Catslab. Enjoy !!
Protection
10 bolts - 2 bolt anchor Approx. 95 feet from lower off. Would suggest 2 ropes, also for other routes at Catslab.
I thought this was a very enjoyable climb. It has two distinct cruxs, which I felt were both 5.10a. It is more difficult than the other 5.10a on the far right side of the slab. "Might as well, might as well...."
Be careful following the description that suggests moving directly up through some small face moves at one point rather than left to the quartz. While the thin face moves are certainly more interesting the crux is done with the last clip almost at your feet and a quartz ledge within striking distance below. If you come off on the face move it will be difficult to keep from toeing the ledge.(Wasn't the cat named Mungo Jerry in the musical?)
This route packs a nice punch of variety -- overhanging start, climb through some pockets, climb the funky quartz, and finish with thin moves to just below the anchors.
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