This climb is a bit contrived, but it allows one to climb up the steep Rock N' Roll Wall without placing any gear. Climb the first five bolts on the

The Gift of Trad

, and then move right into the upper section of the bolted route to the right of

The Gift of Trad

(a project).

The Gift of Sport AKA Between a Pimp and a Hard Place

Open Project

The Gift of Trad

Watching in Silence

This is the line to the right of

The Gift of Trad

.

I bolted this over a decade ago, but I don't think anyone has really given it a solid go. If you're looking for a hard project, this could be up your alley. Give me a shout if you send it!

The name is a pun inspired by a favorite rapper, The Gift of Gab. Also it's named so that folks know it's necessary to place some gear on this pitch; many climbers have got into trouble thinking a route is a sport route at Hartmans when it's actually a mixed route.

Starting on a ramp, to the right of "

Watching in Silence

", it climbs overhanging, then vertical terrain on thin edges, past five bolts into a small crack, which requires small stoppers and small cams (Aliens work well).

This is the bolted line on the left face. It is one of the best 5.9 sport routes at Hartman's. It is uncharacteristically steep and dynamic for the area. The crux can be done many ways, but my favorite was watching a 9 year-old crank off of double heel hooks.

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Routes in Rock 'N Roll Wall