Follow the center line. Sit start makes it V1+.

A couple V2 (ish?) lines can be picked out from the right mini overhang and the far left face.

Nice short lines make for a great warm up for the area.

On-Piste

Gaper Gap

First, First Ascent

T-Bar

Onesie

Fixed Grip

Easiest Way

Goggle Tan

Lift Tower

Tram Deck

Groomers Choice

Gonjola

Steiny's

Smoke Shack

V1: Prepare to unload. From the sit-start on the left, head straight up the left side of the boulder to the top.

V2-3: Ride it around the bullwheel. That is, once you get off the ground (sit-start on the left), follow the face around the edge of the roof to the right. Keep those tips up (feet off the ground... a bit contrived as you traverse)! Nice mix of underclings, long reaches, knobby crimps, and high-steps.

Sit start, left hand crimp, right had jugged. Cannot use the rock to the right of the boulder. First ascent with no bouldering pad, however, you will want one. I feel that the rating is too high, I feel that v3 is a realistic grade, keep in mind that this is harder than the other similarly rated boulders in the area.

South face. Sit start. A one move wonder.

Slightly overhanging with good pockets and decent feet. More like V2 if you only use the face.

Sit start.

PG13 because of the spine-like boulder in the landing. A larger pad and a spotter should protect a fall just fine though.

The least contrived route on the pass. Looks more like a boulder problem than most.  Southwest facing

Slightly overhung diamond shaped face on free standing boulder  .

Crawl on in and get comfortable, it's a bit cramped. Start with your feet facing out, hands on a large knob under the roof. A few moves resituate your hands and feet so you can turn around and stick your head out the front door. Good pockets beyond the first 3 ft of the face make for an easy finish. Try to only use the main boulder, not the ones to either side that it is wedged between.

Good creative footwork makes all the difference.

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