Thriller  5.9

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Type:  Trad, 8 pitches, 800 feet, Grade III Consensus:  5.10a [details] FA:  John Wilder, Larry DeAngelo New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  Larry DeAngelo on Sep 17, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: The right side of the south face of Windy Peak.

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Description 

Start in a low angle crack halfway between Ain't No Saint and Saint Stephen; climb up to an easy ramp. The second pitch goes up easy rock to a belay beneath a steep section of the ramp. Climb the steep section, then a crack system on the main wall to your left. A short rappel takes you to a good belay position in the gully at the base of a varnished wall. Sustained climbing along the left crack leads to a belay in the broken rock above. Then routefind up and left for two pitches, aiming for the left end of the large overhang capping this section of the face. Go left around the overhang and climb a long friction pitch with somewhat limited protection. Work out the best belay you can when you can get gear. Continue up the waterstreak and move right when reaching the headwall. Belay on a small perch just below the summit ridge. Fourth class leads to the top.

Location 

Follow the normal approach to the south face of Windy Peak.

Protection 

Standard rack