Weather or Knot

While most of the climbing at Thunderhead consists of steep, overhung pump parties, there is a handful of high-quality, slabby techfests - that require more footwork than campusing - and this route just might be one of the very best of the bunch. If you prefer trusting your feet to cutting them, be sure to be sure to check out this long, lovely gem - located on almost entirely black, slabby rock - which only gets steep when the holds get really, really good.

Start on a slab with pockets and crimps to a ledge. Enjoy what seems to be endless small holds -to better holds- over and over again. A backstep might be useful for the crux up top. Long, pleasurable, and not too terribly pumpy climbing makes this route a must do for those who seek out the style and the grade.

Third to last route on the left handed most anclove located on the hillside of the left-hand side of the wall. For those with Cronin's guidebook, this route is to the left of the short, four bolt 5.9 climb known as "Spring Showers Brings May Flowers".

Bring a dozen quickdraws.