The Upsides

The Upsides has two pitches of exciting and thoughtful slab climbing on exceptional rock. This is currently the easiest rap route from the summit via two 35 meter rappels. The first pitch was bolted conservatively, though old school slab masters will find it to be well-protected. This route is certainly sustained and spicy friction slab at its finest!

P1: (5.11c PG, 35m)

Start at the far right of the wall just under a ledge. Climb up to the ledge and clip the first bolt about 25 feet up. From here, follow four more bolts through thoughtful, techy movement. Execute a few well-protected, desperate moves before gaining a no hands rest on a little ledge (optional, poor 0.3 or 0.4). From here, follow up four more spaced out bolts through improbable and exciting moves to a crescendo just under the belay ledge. This last half of the pitch would likely be a difficult and committing onsight.

P2: (5.10b, 35m)

From the anchor ledge, follow bolts and intermittent gear to the blocky mini-overhang directly above. Lots of fun underclings and an easier slab make this an enjoyable pitch. Save a 0.75 for the mini-overhang, avoid suspect rock by climbing through on the left side, and belay on a two bolt anchor.

10 draws

Singles #0.3-#1

70m rope