Elysian Fields

Starting with one and a half pitches of a former bolt ladder, and continuing on to the top of the Thumb, this route ranks among the better multipitch lines at Smith.P1: Bolts Anonymous 5.12b, 35m, 15 bolts. Technical slab edging to a roof. This could be the crux of the entire route for some. Continue past the single pitch lowering anchor for 3 more bolts of 5.10 to a 2-bolt belay on a small ledge.P2: 5.11b, 35m, 14 bolts. This long beauty climbs straight up throught a variety of different corners on great rock. Pass a rap anchor under a roof halfway up and finish at a slab stance.P3: 5.12c, 20m, 10 bolts. The well-protected crux offers a nice contrast in styles to the first pitch. Power out a steep overlap of smooth red stone with underclings and a boulder problem to reach the lip. Two more bolts of easy climbing brings you to a good ledge.P4: 5.10b, 10m, 4 bolts. Mini-pitch to the summit. Move up and right onto the arete, clip the anchor and go stand on top of the Thumb to complete the ascent. Enjoy the position up there before lowering back to the ledge, or all the way down to the top of P2, making a small swing right to reach the anchor.Descent: Set up to rap with a single 60m rope. From the top of P2, make 3 rappels using the intermediate chain anchor. With 2 60m ropes you can skip this station and rap straight to the P1 single-pitch anchor, then another 30m rap to the ground.'If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium, and you're already dead!'  -Gladiator

Right side of the Wombat's west face.

15 draws