Type: Trad, 130 ft (39 m)
FA: unknown
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Shared By: José Flovin on Jun 9, 2022
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”

Robert Frost

This is a variation of E.L. 100. I climbed this route on 06/09/22, I’m not sure if it was the FA. It is a worthy addition to the crag. Just like with E.L. 100, if you like tree-hugging, this route is for you!

From E.L. 100: climb any convenient route to the upper ramp (Vertigo would work great if you're a hardman/woman, but then you probably wouldn't be shooting for this route), and then climb the upper ramp past Italian Arete to a point just below and to the right of Mellow Yellow. Find a good-sized, semi-stripped pine tree right next to a pillar/arete. This is your route.

Climb the tree proper to its very "summit", slinging a branch or two along the way. The top of the tree can be a bit unnerving when it's windy. Reach across to place a good RP, and then lean/jump to the rock and "good" holds (5.7d). Another 5 feet up and you can start hauling on jugs and huge, incut huecos up the steep face.

Here is where it gets tricky: 

Keep left/with the more direct line and aim for an arete/roof with huecos in it. Place a 0.4, steady yourself before the crux with a questionable 1 in a hueco, move around the arete onto some good jugs, place a few nuts, and finish the route with a similar belay as E.L. 100!

Descent: work your way to to "climber's right" of the route and slightly down to the rap anchors on Chockstone Chimney (which will take you to the Upper Ramp with a single 60m). The most direct route traverses straight right and down: exposed 5.2 or so with some loose rock. You might want to rope up for the traverse.

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Slings for tree, cams 0.1, 0.4, and 1, and a few stoppers small to medium.

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