BETA PHOTO: Right or left at the huecos, both are good.
Description
I was told that the first ascensionist wanted to rate this climb 5.11a. I am not sure if a final rating has been decided, but I consider it to be a mid-range 5.10.
There is a tricky sequence at the bottom of this route (smearing feet), followed by easier climbing. This second "crux" involves moving through some huge huecos near the top. If you proceed left through the huecos the climbing is easier, but more reachy; proceed to the right, and you have a few harder moves but they are very straight forward.
Location
This line was bolted after Roxanna's new guide was published, so it is not included in her topo. It is the fifth route on the right as you enter the corridor from the lower approach, and starts in a right-facing scooped corner.
By Dan Meyers From: Las Vegas, NV Mar 20, 2007 rating: 5.10c
I'm under the impression that this route's called The Heavy Hitter, I don't know, I could be wrong but........ Bottom line is that it is a really good route and general consensus on the grade seems to be 5.10c. Enjoy.
By scottydo From: san diego, ca Apr 11, 2009 rating: 5.11a
I thought that this route was harder than Nightmare on Crude Street so I put it at 5.11a
I busted 3/4 off the hold that is by the first bolt today...it just exploded in my hands. It is still a good hold and did not make the route any harder. The mantle is the crux....be sure to take the rest after the mantle...'cause the anchor is hard to clip if you are still full-on pumped.
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