The Beast from the UndergrowthRoute Grade Votings
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35m. This is probably the most popular route in the Leap, it starts at the big flake/groove left of the smooth black wall. Step right from the top of the flake and pull over a bulge. Follow a line of holds up rightwards to a roof. Step back left and make a l-o-n-g pull over this to reach good holds above. Shorties may want to use the two alternative sequences which don't need a reach. Follow the wall above with care, keeping slightly right. USER COMMENTS
Lovely route - really enjoyable. Steady all the way - and it is quite a looong reach.
This felt like a soft touch E2 for me - I've done harder and more dangerous HVS routes. Even comparing with other routes in the leap, such as Quiet Waters Direct, the E2 grade seems odd.
Depends how tall you are! It's pretty reachy, above your gear and not just once, there are two bulges to contend with. Good fun though, a great first route in the leap.
Cool route with nice rock and a generally relaxed feel - apart from the crux which is bloody hard whether it's the huge reach or the obvious alternative. Start goes easily even when damp.
This is never E2. There is just one 5b move, on decent gear, the rest is steady 5a. |