The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire.... If you make Bear's Choice and pull for the left side, you'll be rewarded with a tricky .10 roof crux. Take care to get clipped from the rail before attempting the crux. If you fall from the rail before you're clipped, you'll hit the slab below and likely break your ankle. Bail right and finish on Box of Rain for an easier alternative.
I've been trying to "climb this crag out". But every time I turn around, Kirk adds another route. I'll be up there tomorrow to check out Bear's Choice. Canal Zone has shaped up to be a great crag for moderates.
It is very easy to bail out right to the 5.8 climb at the overhang, therefore it seemed a bit contrived. Otherwise, a nice route. Good movement above the hang as well, and the lower moves off the ground felt 9/10ish.
By Dan Stackhouse From: Lakewood, CO Sep 18, 2009 rating: 5.10b/c
This route was a fun problem my first lead. I fell three times on the roof, then Jesse Reeves told me how to do it, and then it wasn't bad. Got a redpoint lead. Used a sideways crimper past the chalky triangle to pull myself over the roof. Jesse Reeves is a badass.
By Dave Clark 5.10 From: Golden, CO 1 hour ago rating: 5.10a
Good route for those (like me) barely able to lead 5.10. Well protected with options at roof from 10b on left to 8+ on right. Still challenging above roof. Kudos to Canal Zone Kirk.
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