Ascent Notes for: First Kiss - 5.8 Average Rating : 4.43/5

Nice route. Ladybug lead all the pitches as I was feeling gimpy that day. To find the scramble that leads to the walk-off: go up to the flat area behind the anchor, face straight back from the anchor and head in the 1 o'clock direction along the edge. It is exposed but easy (not class 4 as advertised, barely class 3), and very short. It goes through a little notch to a good trail leading down.

first kiss four stars

Give serious consideration to linking the first two pitches. You have to be a bit careful to extend some draws (up to 4' recommended) to minimize rope drag when linking, but 16 draws and an anchor kit will get you there. The route is still relatively new, so there are going to be some holds that break off eventually.

fun

All 5 pitches are great. There are plenty of bolts. The last pitch has two sets of anchors: one at the top of the climb, one about 6 feet back from the edge. There is a good descent down to the Misery Ridge trail via a 30 foot 4th class scramble after you leave the top of the climb and approach the other side of the formation.

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led 1,3,5