Ascents in West Virginia

Clean TR on first try. Really fun moves.

Clean TR on first try. Really fun moves.

Paul Anikis and I did the first ascent of this route back in 1984. At the time we found the protection to be more that adequate through the crux. This was a time where very little was being protected with cams. Small to medium stoppers and hexes are all that is needed to protect this route. The upper face above the crux was a run out to the top on easier ground.

There is a bolt above the lip of the second overhang that you can't see from below. You can go straight over the left side of the roof (holds are actually solid; good invisible letterboxes) or you can travese left. A couple of cans inspire confidence on this route.

The bouldery start is probably harder than 5.8 if you don't find the easiest way.

Could be 5.9-.

Grounder if you fell clipping 3rd bolt. Could be 5.9+