Donatello  5.9+

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Type:  Sport, 1 pitch, 45 feet Consensus:  5.9+ [details] FA:  Nick Martel, Kristina Berghdahl. January 2012 New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  NickMartel on Apr 16, 2012 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (8) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Mike at the crux of "Donatello"

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Description 

Clip first bolt by stemming canyon. Step back down to small ledge between the top terrace with "Bebop" and "Rocksteady" and the main terrace. Lieback up crack until the crack starts arching left. Clip 2ed bolt and trend right through crux following bolts via positive crimper rails. Climb up to and follow shallow left leaning crystal filled crack. Then climb up and right on jug and big slopers to a final small roof protecting the chains.

Location 

Starts from small ledge/terrace halfway between the main terrace and the upper terrace. Starts up big left arching crack to face above.

Protection 

6 bolts and chain anchors with hooks.

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Kristina atop "Donatello"