The Bulge 

i dont get what you mean by "right wall". Stemming is off on this route.

Anon was right. The route was established based on the side wall not being included. Climb straight up the bulge.

I wasn't too clear. What I was trying to say, was that it is hard to not use that wall during the beginning sequence. The angles force you to the right and it is actually more difficult to try to keep off of that wall, than it is to climb it. When I look at a cliff, I climb it with what I have at my disposal. It is not "natural" to say, "Don't use that wall, don't stem, or ignore every third handhold." Here is the cliff climb it. I understand that Darren's "line" is to not use it, but it just isn't natural.

The Bulge is a great route. Short, powerful, well-protected, and fun. To each his own I guess.

Eric

hardest 11b i've ever done. i got it gasping at the top with streaming beta from my partner. man this thing is technical and requires some wide moves. the top 3 bolts is all the business. absolute must do. using the right wall for stemming is definitely off.

I think this is a super classic route. Big moves, big holds, big grunting noises as you try not to peel off... Fun!

I'm going to do this route and put my foot on the wall to the right the whole way up.

I sneezed on the right wall...am I still ok?

Full beta warning: The crux is the last 5 moves. Although, the 1st move is pretty hard too. Both hands on the low right jug, swing up to the crimper with left hand. Launch to the Jugs on the right arete. Kind of hug the arete with your foot/leg for a few moves, then when it gets steep, you throw to the left arete where there are 2 positive holds. Be careful on lead here- My wife's cousin hurt his ankle badly while at this spot. For me, the next part is the crux, getting into that crack. It can be sharp in places. Get your feet up high and go up & right to the top edge of the bulge. There is a good hold about 2 feet over the top of the edge, but it's a beast to do this after all that climbing.