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Description
Hustler is a great route that combines vertical crack climbing with a very unique and cool ridge traverse. It doesn't seem to get climbed too often, so the rock is a bit gritty. Start in the chimney behind the 40 foot block that leans against the wall. (same start as for "Kiss of Death") After about 30 vertical feet in the chimney, traverse right about 30 feet to the base of an obvious hands to fists vertical crack. Possible belay here. Climb the vertical crack up to the beefy anchor bolts at the top of "Kiss of Death". The crack is physical and protects well. Good training for Granite Mountain! Rappel from the anchor bolts, or, continue across the adventurous and exciting ridge. The ridge is 5.6 or 5.7. Climb up, down, and around several little towers. This can be one long pitch or 2 shorter ones. You will encounter enough bolts and gear placements to make the ridge safe, though it will still feel exciting. Some traditional, or alpine, climbing sense is useful on the ridge. Generally speaking, follow the ridge north for about 120 feet, and eventually easier climbing leads you to the top of the cliff in the vicinity of the anchor bolts of the route Stairway to Heaven.
Location
Hustler has the same start as "Kiss of Death".
Protection
Traditional Rack up to #4 camalot. Possibly doubles of #2 and #3.
Routes in Main Wall Left
- 21Hustler5.7+Trad