Triple Play

I’m calling it Triple Play because it has three really nice route possibilities from one line of bolts. Because it has three lines, it has three starting points (rather than go into detail on that, consult the photo).

Now I know I’m not the first ascensionist - as the history reads, I’m a very late comer to this place. Who knows, Royal Robbins or Henry Barber most likely did this 45 years ago - Barber probably free soloed it - and hundreds have done it since including me! However, as a sport route, it’s new and I made sure to lead the three possible lines as soon as the glue cured!

Line 1: To the left and 5.9, takes on the beautiful arête. My personal rule on this route is that at least one extremity must be on opposite sides of the arête at any one time. Simply scale the arête, clipping right, pull the nose, stay on track and scoot right at the anchor and you’re done. Super fun!

Line 2: Direct and 5.8ish straight up the bolts. This is basically a face climb but you can easily grab the arête to the left for security if needed. It has small feet and hands between bolt 1 and 3 but after that you have better of both but it gets a little thin again on the upper big face. Stay true to the line and you’ll arrive dead on to the anchor.

Line 3: To the right and 5.9 runs the center of the lower face, clips left, pulls a nice little roof, and is a bit trickier than line 2 at the upper face. But just breathe, find your feet and keep moving. Grab the “goiter” (a big bulgy thing) with your right and scoot up left to the anchor. Very fun!

Lead all three in a row and you have a Grand Slam - Hat Trick if you’re a hockey fan like me! :)

Lower access trail takes you right there.

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