The Consolation Direct

This route follows the first four pitches of The Consolation, but instead of joining either Who-dunit or The Long Climb it continues up a flaring crack and over a roof.

Pitch 1-4: The Consolation, belay at a sloping ledge with a good sized tree.

Pitch 5: At the right end of the ledge climb up a short crack, then follow a crack with broken ledges up and left to the bottom of a slightly flaring crack. You will also be able to see the roof. Belay here.

Pitch 6: Climb the crack and the roof and belay above the roof.

Pitch 7: Easier climbing to the top.

This route follows the crack between Who-dunit and The Long Climb to the top.

small to 3 inches, standard rack