Ascent Notes for: Thrill Hammer - 5.9 popular Average Rating : 3.54/5

I'd say true to The Book - flows really nicely after the second bolt, and demands a little thought to get there - for a shorty at least. Easily done in one pitch. Really helped develop the "lead head."

Highest route at tourist trap....first serious outdoor route :)
Gotta go back and lead this one next time!
When setting toprope use the bolt near the crack to the right about 10-15ft down from the anchors with a quickdraw to prevent the rope from getting jammed in the crack.

Very nice climb. Some might argue runout between the second and third bolts after the ledge, but the climbing between them is really easy (5.5/5.6 tops). Surmounting the bulge seemed more interesting then sidestepping to the right--lots of possibilities for protection.

This was a fun climb we did on our last day there. Some of the big holds seemed close to their last legs, so be careful. I wish I would have seen the bolts on the second half after the first big ledge. You get a great view from up there.

Fun route with lots of different variations. Whole clime can be TR'd

Fun route with lots of different variations. Whole clime can be TR'd

Fun route, done the direct finish. Best is done in one pitch.

We just set up a toprope on the first pitch of this route. I got a little rock bite at the start....that's what I get for being overconfident. The guy who led sport to set up the toprope said that it was a little runout in one spot.

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some fun moves off the ground, easier up top