The Gaff

Another sleeper Schaffer adventure. He completed the route ground up over several trips in summer 2015, freeing all be ten feet. An impressive effort. Phil and I spent one day doing a ground -up recon to figure our how to free pitch four, then returned the next day to do a completely free ascent. Crux pitch grade is a guesstimate.

A bit forced given its proximity to Jaded Lady, and the rock isn't as good as on other Hooker lines. That said it would be a classic on most backcountry walls. Bobs and weaves just to the right of Jaded Lady. Crux is on pitch 4, and involves a scrunchy boulder problem that loops right. In keeping with Jonny's spirit, I'll let the topo lead you down an adventurous path, and say no more.

Some heads up climbing in places, particularly on the opening pitches. There are some fixed pins and beaks on this route, so a small hammer might be a good idea.