I don't want to come across too strong here, but I was very disappointed in the route. Well bolted, nice looking line, but it would be nicer if it was on rock. I mostly agree with the star ratings in the book, but this route was a choss pile. right off the ground, large holds were flexing, moving and flying. I colored within the lines and still knocked off dozens of holds. several times key hand and foot holds went flying. I was frightened for Erik below, which very much affected how I climbed the route. in addition, the route was incredibly dirty. I started the route as a Caucasian, and finished it as an afro-american covered in black soot. I'm still finding black grit in my eyes, nose and mouth a day later. The exit move was amazing as you're pawing moss to get over the final bulge. To add insult to injury, the belay anchor is right there so that the belayer is in the way of the follower trying to make the same move.
I love the Pinnacles, but calling that a 2 star route is the kind of thing that gives the pinnacles a bad name. I'm so ready for j-tree.
I'm holding back here, ask me how I really feel.
