b-rock Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Can anyone who has climbed this describe where it starts? And something about a traverse right at the start of one of the pitches? I know I've read about it but I can't seem to find the info in a search. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrueger Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Take the main trail past Monkey Face and then be on the lookout for a climber's trail up to your right. The third pitch is a traverse (climber's left). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 what jk said but additionally hike north from the Monkey Face along the trail following the cliff line. route starts in a bit of a dihedral (in case there's other bolt routes on the same cliff now) about 300 yards (i nearly said meters ) north of Monkey Face. 3rd pitch is full pitch traverse to left. dont get suckered by a bolt or two you can see up and right from 2nd belay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted October 8, 2003 Author Share Posted October 8, 2003 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 I thought this thread was going to be about someone hooking up at da Smiffy Love-Fest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Apparently the two climbers who put up "First Kiss" got married soon after Also its on Kiss of the Lepers buttress - "keep the tip" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Dru said: about 300 yards (i nearly said meters ) Cripes! They woulda overshot the route by a good 900 inches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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