The crux of this one comes about 15 feet up.  The holds are large, but some interesting foot work is necessary.

Howdy Dude

Goldilocks

Creative Germs

Every Major Dudette

Papa Bear

Gentle Ben

Any Major Dude

Any Minor Dude

Mama Bear

Dude on the Corner

Baby Bear

Honey Pot

Howdy Dudette

Climb up the face to the anchors. Fun Top-rope route.

This route is easy and good for beginners.  However, it's not very exciting and you'll probably want something better afterward.  The hardest part is getting off the ground...it gets steadily easier as you ascend.

This route is pretty straightforward until you get to the roof.  Then it's a hand jam and a long reach to a jug in the middle of two cracks.  Some fancy footwork (a toe jam and a heel hook) will get you to the top.  The guidebook rates this as a 5.9, which is way off.  Count on something harder.

Climb the arete (left or right side) to the roof.  Move right and continue past the thin face to the top.

Sustained, steep, and crimpy climbing takes you past 3 bolts to a roof. Traverse right under the roof and clip into the 4th bolt before you fire up the roof crux. Mantle up and climb to the chains. There is one more bolt to protect you but you won't need it on the dusty 5.3 moves to the top.

This description is quoted directly from Erica Lineberry's Carolina Rocks - Piedmont guidebook. All credit goes to her.

"A slightly easier (but significantly dirtier) variation of MAJOR DUDE pulls through the obvious crack to the right of the MAJOR DUDE roof. If you choose to toprope the variation, be sure to set up your toprope further left to avoid potential pendulum swings (and bring ski googles to keep the sand out of your eyes). Natural anchors."

This route features a well-chalked crack with polished footholds which can provide less friction than expected.  This middle crack is the most pronounced of the three.  During hot, humid summer days the hand holds often feel greasy.  After climbing the crack move left several feet and prepare to pull the roof 3-4 ft. right of the Papa Bear roof.  Kelley's (1994) description "Climb the middle crack then step left to an awkward roof."  It is alternatively named Middle Bear.  Kelley rates it 5.10d.

Climb the finger crack on the right side of the wall to a small triangular pod. Climb over the bulge above the pod and continue to a large horizontal crack. Follow a vertical crack to the anchors.

Climb the chimney to the top. Don't confuse this with Every Major Dudette.

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Routes in 06. Three Bears