Start on 2 small crimps and make a few moves up on very thin crimps as well to the ledge.... IMO, it is not worth it to top out this guy once you gain the fatty lege and stand up - it is not worth breaking a back topping out on choss.

This is a good problem up to the big ledge though.

Francesca

Rib Cage

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Mono Pocket Rocket

Forgotten Friend

Thanks Without End

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SDS matching on nice hold in lower right corner, move up to the nice sloper, then go all the way to the left.

Stand start with hand compressing the opposing features. From there, gain the great feet while bumping the right hand up the arete, reach the lip, and mantel atop the boulder.

Start on a diagonal rail and move out right and up. eventually hitting the crux mono pocket move... very fun and challenging.

My modest little contribution to this great spot: this is a must-do problem for the boulderer with a trad climber's eye.

Sit Start at some jugs and make easy throws to gain a good looking thin crack. As the crack thins and cruxes up HIGH throw out right to some nubbins. Committing, delicate, and fun.

Stand start with your choice of hold. From there, ascend the slab using the prominent undercling, reach the edges, and mantel on top the cliff line.

Start down low in a sloper hueco like pocket. Make a series of moves up to the crux where you hit 3 razor sharp crimpers. Move with surgical precission through these crimps up to a fun topout.

Hope your crimp strength is up!!

In my opinion, this is probably one of the best lines in this canyon.

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