The Consolation

This is another excellent long crack route on the shadiest wall at Tahquitz. Route-finding is quite easy until the 4th pitch. Much of the climbing is hand-jamming. Pitch 2 (5.8) has an overhang with a few nice moves. The crux third pitch has a 12 foot long, slightly overhanging jam crack, and then a short overhang with a weird exit move. The third pitch ends on a sloping ledge to your right with a tree.

Going up straight is the

The Consolation Direct

(5.10a/b), go either right or left to join The Long Climb or Whodunit.

The protection on this route is good - bring extra hand-sized pieces.