Just right of Market Meltdown and a white dyke is a steep smooth face. This is Leading Indicators. Crank up the steep face past several, hard crimp moves. Reach a good rest after the third bolt and take it. After resting, follow the line of bolts up the steep wall on good holds to the anchor. Excellent technical climbing on good rock.
This is a very interesting line that actually ascends to a distinct "peak" (read point). We thought something in the 12c range as well, but reserved for a single sequence getting past the second clip. Enter the route from the right side on good jugs to gain a very thin, vertical seam. Feet are perplexing and lousy. Just above the third bolt is a serviceable sloping edge, but getting here is most of the challenge. One good high right step will lead off into a series of fine, crisp edges at 11d or so after the second clip. Climbing is highly continuous to the fourth clip, after which things settle down to solid 5.11 on some occasional humongous jugs. We kept a left hand on the arete for most of its distance. Two stars for certain.
New Economy Cliff
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