Eldorado Gold

Perhaps the best line on Ridge 2, Eldorado Gold starts off in a shallow corner system just about where the slab appears to drop one off into the void. Scramble down the slab with care; staying left of the trees adds significantly to the comfort factor. The climbing starts in the corner and works its way around the corner/arete for half a dozen bolts on intricate and in-obvious moves. Pull a small roof at 65 feet on okay edges to gain a final vertical face with thin edgy moves, long reaches, and a technical crux (mid-5.11).

This gets three stars for the perfect stone, superb continuity, and intricate climbing. I keep saying this, but here is yet another classic route by the World's Hottest Teacher, Ken Trout.

QDS only. This 80 fOOt route needs 9 to 10 draws and something for the double bolt anchor at the top.