Ascent Notes for: Birds of Prey - 5.10b Average Rating : 3.78/5

The sun did not start hitting the wall until around 2pm making for an enjoyable climb when a lot of places were a little too hot.

partner took a big whip on the 3rd 10a pitch and sprained his ankle. It's probably worth moving the belay up to the higher bolts if you think falling is a possibility (like if it's wet).

The first three pitches can be linked (to the bolted anchor at the base of the 10b), by having the belayer walk up the 3rd/4th class bit at the bottom.

Led P's 1,2,3.

We linked the first two pitches and the last two pitches(we were using a 70m rope) which made the route flow nicely. The cruxes are super fun and well protected and the climbing is varied and enjoyable. Note that there is a new "Hiking Trail" descent that avoids the dangers of the traditional "Climb Down" cave. See posts here for directions/details:
http://www.squamishclimbing.com/squamish_climbing_bb/viewtopic.php?t=2892

thumbs up.

Good fun

this is good in 3 pitches. Can link the first two, then the 10b step and the scramble and then the last to the top with 60m. Last pitch was running with water down low got a bit better up top. Soft for the grade.

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excellent climb. i disagree about the 4th and fifth pitches i found them excellent. the start of them was a dirty slog but it quickly turned into excellent steep crack. beautiful. led crux pitch.

awesome route, even tho the top pitch was a bit damp