E-Type Shag

A great route that shares its first two thirds with the classic E-Type Jag up the pocketed arete, then steps left to the obvious pillar for a rest. From here, continue straight up the large left-facing corner above, avoiding Jag's big roof via a smaller one. Finally step back right to Jag's anchor.According to comments on the E-Type Jag description, this variation (also known as X-Type Jag?) was also put up by Jeff Frizzell, a decade later, supposedly to provide an easier option for those that were "cheating" through the direct roof of E-Type Jag. It seems to me that many climbing E-Type Jag will still stem to the pillar (if not fully stand on it) before pulling the roof, but perhaps the most "pure," albeit contrived, way to climb E-Type Jag is to avoid the pillar entirely and pull the roof directly. That said, E-Type Shag is a great route in its own right.

The hueco-covered arete capped by a large roof directly in front of the nice pine tree staging area.

A dozen draws or so.