Surplus Killing

Surplus Killing:

"a common behavior exhibited by predators, in which they kill more prey than they can immediately eat and then they either cache or abandon the remainder".

Begin on the left bolt line of "

Culling The Herd

" (a stickclip is advised for the first bolt).

A trivial 5.11 sequence attains the podded/roof feature. Shake out, and prepare for the viscous (

V7),

compression sequence that leads to a mantel/rest ledge.

Catch your breath on the ledge, and cut left to a series of sustained 5.11 climbing on the vertical face where the redpoints crux awaits.

A precarious sequence of detailed footwork and hand sequencing on sloping edges and features culminate with a starfish move high on the face. In all, this seemed about

V6

but can be frustratingly difficult as it's quite delicate movement.

After finishing the crux, climb up and right on easier terrain to the obvious anchor with rap rings.

Due to the rest ledge (although much appreciated), this route isn't as classic as its neighboring line, but it is worth the effort for anyone at the wall. It will definitely suit one who prefers bouldery routes, in comparison to the endurance line "

Culling The Herd

."

This is the obvious bolt line just left of "

Culling The Herd

."

11 bolts and rap ring anchors.