Ascent Notes for: Cave Route - 5.7 popular Average Rating : 3.60/5

bring a #4 for the opening moves, and crack technique for the upper bit. If you are a crack climber it will feel 5.7. If you are from the east coast and are climbing this because it's the only thing in the part that is 5.7...then it will feel like 5.9+. Keep looking to the sides and behind you for backsteps and stems. it's all there!

But still fun! Dont be fooled by the rating. Take a few 2's and 3's c4s in addition to a "normal" rack. The cave at the top is really awesome.

Tony

Heads up!!!

HARD for the grade. Worst crack of all time. Do not climb after having hiked Angels Landing.

second ascent of cave, fun rap down

novel summit

Yea so I thought it would be a cake walk based on its rating. But I found myself yelling "YOU WATCHING ME" several times. Take big gear (Up to #4's) along with some finger stuff for the top. Lots of steming to get off the ground.
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The Cave Route is classic (as seen in the Eiger Sanction). I have led it several times. First time I thought nothing of it even though I was told it was sandbagged a little. The 2nd time I was with a relatively new climber, and since falling was not an option, I actually understand where the "sandbagging" factors in via that circumstance. Once you unlock that perpendicular crack on the steep section, it goes like clock work. Need your #4 somewhere on the way up as I recall. You can rap the route vs walking off as the guide book suggests.

good end to a great season