Roof goes up a broken crack system to an overhang (crux) and left facing corner. The crack stays wet longer than almost any other route at Blue Mounds. This route is a testy lead for the grade.
Location
Starts in the crack about 15 feet right of Chimney Buttress's left edge.
Protection
Protectable (when dry) with nuts, small to medium cams, and probably hexes; otherwise use a standard Blue Mounds toprope (long slings helpful).
By Pete Hunt From: Mankato, MN Sep 13, 2009 rating: 5.9+
Roofs is a really fun climb. It is kinda hard for 5.9, but well worth doing. I thought the crux was just getting to the roof. In comparison to other 5.10a's at Blue Mounds, I'm going to have to stick with the guidebook rating of 9+ for this one.
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