Ascensions dans Spearfish Canyon

This was a noticeably harder route than either of the 5.10a we climbed at Sunshine that day (Suffering Succotash, Corn Route).

After 5th bolt, you move to the left working very delicate slab. Apparently this is the crux which I worked without issue. The slab portion is a step up in challenge compared to Cranium Crack to the right.

Terrain shifts again to great vertical, if not, slightly overhung seam you layback on. Tricky transition part of the way up that had me stopping, sitting and thinking to then more right lay-backing.

Great climb, very well bolted at the top and heady AF throughout. Honestly, how is this a 5.9? Honestly, would do again - hopefully clean next time.

Set the tone for "5.9's" at Spearfish. Oomph

Start is a burly roof that I dogged right out of the gate. Then move right on slab to an incredible, vertical, non-stop crack. If you are a crack climber, you will be in full glory for this climb. Options abound for toe/finger/hand jams. For myself, I had to sit and think. The holds are there, wrapping your brain around what you have to work through might not be.

Beautiful and worth it.

Shares first 5 bolts with Himalyaback to the left. Not 4 like suggested in Mountain Project