A variation finish of the popular

Ignition

,

Tree Hugger

is the brave, desperate, and more natural finish for those seeking the

Prow

crag tick or a little more mileage out of this wall.

Begin comfortably pulling pockets up the ever-steepening face of

Ignition

. Continue ascending the overhang for the first four glue-ins then break right into the cryptic, tense bulge. Milk what few remaining holds you can get, and finish up the hard and seemingly blank void using small pockets and swallow crimps. Foot work is essential to reach the anchor. This variation is better than it looks, Send it!!

Less popular than it's neighbors,

Tree Hugger

is committing and difficult to suss-out due to a lack of traffic and the ever ominous tree. Its recommended to be solid at the grade. A risky and gloomy set of moves greet the daring climber at the finish.

Tree Hugger

Ignition

Hole in the Bucket

Pull pockets up the the slightly overhanging face on the backside of the main formation at Bear Canyon. Great climb for the grade! Probably the best climb of the area. 11d/12a variation: "Tree Hugger", direct finish after fourth bolt to right anchors, pull hard on small crimps and pockets. Don't fall into the tree.

Start on two monos just left of Ignition. After a few hard pulls on thin holds, confront an extremely difficult crux. It appears something may have broken here, as the grade feels much harder than 5.12c that the guidebook suggests. After gaining a few more thin pockets, head up into much easier terrain. Shares anchors with Ignition.

Tree Hugger

Description

Location

Protection

Routes in The Prow