Dippy Diagonal is a nice hand jam crack located west of the Keyhole below the South Platform. Climb up crack about 3 feet right of the inside corner (Kenosis, rt# 63). The wall gets steeper toward the top of the crack. Either stop at the large ledge or continue up to the top on Kenosis.
Definitely a hand crack. Great stances every few feet to place gear. Protects well with nuts and hexes. Excellent moderate lead.
By Paul Huebner From: Portage, WI Aug 6, 2007 rating: 5.7
The first time I climbed this route, I led it on-sight and it felt a little stiffer than 5.7. Now after TRing it several times I agree that it's Devil's Lake 5.7. For new leaders, Kenosis 5.4 the inside corner right to the left is a good beginner's lead and you can set up TR and play on Dippy after you top out.
I just led this on sight tonight. I didn't have my guide book, but it looked like a great line. And it sure was! I agree that it felt a bit harder than 5.7
I was actually headed there for TM overhang, but felt like leading something instead. I can climb 5.10 pretty comfortably, but I haven't lead anything over 5.9 yet. I will get back there for TM overhang for sure. My buddy still wants to do Dippy Diagonal after I told him how good it was.