FA: philipstone - 2020-06-17

Description:

A three pitch route with mixed trad and bolt protection on the left side of Horizon Wall overlooking the steep chasm separating Horizon Wall from Evening Wall. Superb climbing on beautifully clean and textured rock.
Pitch 1 - 5.8 climb easy steps to a small roof. tricky move (8) over roof into base of a corner. Climb corner (6) to a slab and crack. Belay at nice ledge below steep bronze wall. 3 bolts Trad small cams & small wires.
Pitch 2 - 10a leave belay to right up steep crack. At top of crack traverse up and left to excellent finishing moves onto ledge, 6 bolts
Pitch 3 - 5.9 head left from belay up steep face toward arete (9). Follow arete to belay shared with Horizon. 4 bolts + 0.75 or 1 cam.
Descend by walking off right or 2x 30m rappels.

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  • 5.10a
    2020-06-17 (FA)
    Was stoked to climb this route. The first pitch crux surprised me a bit. The money pitch #2 is so much fun, the steeps burn the arms on amazing holds. Last pitch has a very fun crux and then cruise to finish.