High Exposure is one well known climb. It was the only time Leo and I had to get in line to get on a route. It is really known for its last pitch. The first 2 are pretty standard climbing. The last pitch starts on the GT Ledge where there is a large belay ledge. In the first picture, Leo is about to start the third pitch. He climbed up a slabby block under 'the roof' to the crux. The crux was using a small crimp to ease your weight out from under the roof to spy the next hand holds above the roof. The problem is that it is kinda hard to reverse and once you get out there, there is 200 feet under your back.
The second picture is from the rap anchors to the right of the route. The unknown climber is setting a belay anchor on the ledge. Directly above him, about 15-20 feet, is a small ceiling which is the crux. It is approached from the far side. Above the crux is about another 80 feet of slightly overhung climbing. Leo thought this pitch was amazing, he couldn't wipe the grin off his face.
High Exposure is one well known climb. It was the only time Leo and I had to get in line to get on a route. It is really known for its last pitch. The first 2 are pretty standard climbing. The last pitch starts on the GT Ledge where there is a large belay ledge. In the first picture, Leo is about to start the third pitch. He climbed up a slabby block under 'the roof' to the crux. The crux was using a small crimp to ease your weight out from under the roof to spy the next hand holds above the roof. The problem is that it is kinda hard to reverse and once you get out there, there is 200 feet under your back. 
The second picture is from the rap anchors to the right of the route. The unknown climber is setting a belay anchor on the ledge. Directly above him, about 15-20 feet, is a small ceiling which is the crux. It is approached from the far side. Above the crux is about another 80 feet of slightly overhung climbing. Leo thought this pitch was amazing, he couldn't wipe the grin off his face.
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