Retro'd Hardman

One of the longest and most solid routes on the wall,

Retro'd Hardman

climbs a line of varied terrain past numerous bolts and a couple of tricky bulges. A difficult, yet well protected start gets things going, the climbing then eases off and the crux meets the pawing climber at a small roof about 3/4's of the way up. Finish the climb over easier, more relaxed terrain. A tricky set of moves are required to reach the chains.

This retro-fit effort has the most solid rock at the

Aguaworld

. Besides the start and finish, steady, continuous climbing past well placed bolts make the climbing quite enjoyable.

After a long period of neglect, an attempt was made to bring more traffic to this great line.

Retro'd Hardman

is a re-fit of the older, more scarcely gear protected, route,

Resin Hardman

(1995).

Retro'd Hardman

climbs directly over the older and scarcely protected trad line

Resin Hardman

. It sits in the middle of the right side (east) wall, one route right of

Burn Tough

Sixteen draws for fourteen bolts and an anchor. A few longer draws or slings are nice for reducing drag. 60 meter rope minimum, watch your ends!