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Boulder
Afternoon sun
Level
10 minsThis aspect of the Stone is reserved for the seriously strong and the hardest problems here have only had a handful of repeats. Just as the Ladder Face classics reflected the state of bouldering art in the 80s and early 90s, the Backside perhaps represents where it is going in the new millennium. Landings on this side can be a bit more complicated - best to drag some spotters along if you're trying any of the hard problems. Guidebook page 127.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
Warm-up Traverse Does what it says on the tin - start low on the left and traverse the lip as far as you can - repeat as necessary. | Pumpy | V3 |
2 |
XXXX This awesome roof problem starts from a standing position on the sloping shelf right at the back. Huge reaches between powerful... 4 user comments | 2 Stars Reachy Strong | V11 |
3 |
Sidekick Climb the shallow overhanging groove - one for the enthusiast. 1 user comment | V9 | |
4 |
Unfinished Opera Top 50 From sitting to the left of the handshake hole slap powerfully up the very sloping ramp-feature to better holds near the lip... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Bumstart Strong | V9 |
5 |
Special Cases Start to the right of the Handshake Hole, about halfway along The Bowels (see page 125). Make powerful and technical moves out... | 3 Stars Bumstart Technical Strong | V12 |
