Ascent Notes for: The Flute - 5.10a Average Rating : 3.50/5

want to come back for the lead

Well I mostly hang dogged it on top rope but I plan to go back and do better so I'll throw this in for now.

Different options for start. Some easy moves with a couple challenging sections. All of this gets MUCH harder if you're under 5 foot 10 inches (which I am by a lot). On lead you might want to use one piece of trad gear in between the second and third bolt as they are kind of far apart (but that particular move isn't too rough).

Good route. Walk off.

Great moves.

Fun, pumpy route. Careful leading it, be sure partner is good belayer and paying attention, distance to second clip is just right for a nice fall - without the belayer being able to react in time.

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my fav climb here in the valley. it's a real ballet move and pumps the hell out of the forarms.

blow out your arms

I had to start about 10' to the right of the vertical line of the route. About 2/3 of the way up was the crux for me - definitely "kitty litter" horizontal cracks. I had to hang dog on that part.