Gothic Edifice

Originally intended as just an approach pitch to the massive 40’ Gargoyle roof, this route ended up being quite a quality climb in it’s own. A line of nine black bolts lead up the edifice to a balcony ledge at the foot of the Gargoyle. The 5.7 slab gradually steepens to an imposing headwall with eerie stemming up the façade. The holds appear to disappear at a vaulted ceiling and just one 5.10a move leads to the anchors. At the ledge, retreat from the underbelly of the Gargoyle, leaving directionals for anyone top roping.

Location: Line of black bolts below the massive 40’ roof.

Gear: 9 bolts, two bolt anchor with equalizing chain.

The last bolt can be skipped on the lead, but needs to be clipped as a directional for top roping. Seriously, every climber must clip the last four bolts clipped as directionals or suffer rope damage if the climber falls on the crux without them clipped.