Though this is not its own route it is worthy to note as its my favorite pitch on this section of rock.... I often climb it after doing The Book of Solemnity (5.10a) or Recompense (5.9).... 

  Start with the down climb to the right as for Comeau's Finish (5.7) and make the traverse move to the right.... When you gain the crack rather than continuing across the slab head straight up the crack that thins and steepens until you are on an awesome 5.10a finger crack, and if you look down, you will notice that you are way up there, fun fun fun.... There is a root in a hold that folks grab, but there is also a good lock in the same spot.... Mantel the top and bow for the crowd.... You just did the second half of the last pitch of a very long, very hard route, keep it up and you may some day do the whole thing....

The Prow finish

Little Bruce

Little Stalking

Comeau's Finish

Little Feat

Commando Run

The Ides of March

Lookout Crack

Don't Fly Over Russia

This route is a committing piece of work that likely sees very few leads. However It can be easily top roped from above if you’re interested in climbing it without sticking your neck out there. Start as for Commando Run, but instead of moving up that corner, continue to the next corner to the right. Climb this corner to a crack on the left arete, place good gear in this crack because you won’t be getting any more, then launch into the crux. Make a series of spooky, technical moves up the corner and top out. Belay from cracks or the big tree behind the fence. 

Don't do this climb if you are into safety. Good climbing with no gear. Very nice rock.

A hard little number that is NEVER led ! I strongly suggest a tr first. Nice hard Cathedral face and micro crack climbing. The face to the left is Little Bruce 5.11 X (bouchard)

This is an interesting variation that is wicked fun and the exposure is unmatched at the grade at Cathedral.... I will bring folks on this route after Upper Refuse (5.5) if they have done very well and are looking for more adventure in their day.... 

  From the ledge, move right to the drop off and down climb the tree (I told you it was interesting).... This down climb will bring you to a ledge, from here a tricky (for short folks) traverse and in to a crack on a slab.... Protect in the crack and traverse the slab which feels Whitehorseish to another crack and climb up past an old pin to the PERFECT hand/wide hand crack.... Climb up the crack and mantel awkwardly in to the nook and on to the top (I find a #3.5 Camalot to be a good directional) belay above the prow.... 

  I should note that the finish crack was the orignal finish to the prow before being rerouted up the nice finger crack to the left..... 

  The exposure I must reiterate is breathtaking....

This is the right hand of the two obvious finger cracks from the ledge... Climb thin and sharp fingers up a shallow corner.... The locks are great and the view is even better.... The climbing eases up the higher you go.... There is only about 20 feet of technical climbing but its is worth while if you just love cracks.... 

  Don't forget to look like you just climbed 400 feet of 5.12 the tourists at the top will be impressed....

Another short finish route to the right of the Little Feat (5.9-) finger crack... Start the down climb by the tree and when possible break slightly right and up in to a corner just above the pine tree... A cleaning might do it some good but the climbing is fun and tricky and protects well...   Due to the somewhat dirty crack it can stay wet for longer than other routes... Basically follow the corner up stemming using face holds and jams to an awkward top out....

As per Eds book:  Alternate finish of the prow.  5.8.   From the start of the final crack step right 15 ft the the arete.  At the arete move straight up (pin) to a stance below a beautiful crack.  Climb the crack (5.8 ) and finish up Comeaus Finish. Alternatively it also possible to rap in from the top.  Beautiful crack and amazing exposure for the grade.  It is still a bit dirty, but is climbable.  If you're looking for something different to try after topping out, give it a go!  It can only get better!

Climb thin but good fingers with slippery feet till you get to lower angle easy scrambling to the top....   I tend to find that i want to protect in the good hand holds so you need to plan ahead so you don't screw yourself.... 

  The climbing is fun on good rock but a bit short obviously. Definitely worthwhile as a finish to one of the routes below you....

The unsuspecting tourists looking east off of Cathedral's tourist overlook may not realize that there is a nice ledge 30 feet below them.... This is the ledge that Recompense (5.9) finishes on.... There are a number of fun, short routes that start from here great for adding a pitch on to routes like Recompense, Upper Refuse (5.5), or The Book of Solemnity (5.10), or some non-committing cragging with killer exposure.... 

  Whether you want to test you finger crack skills on the Prow Finish, or give perspective to a head strong beginner on Comeau's Finish (5.7), one thing will be consistent when you get to the top on a weekend day you will be the hero of the crowd on top, and you will be asked a bunch of questions like "how long did it take", "did you just climb that", "is there someone else down there" as you yell down to, and belay your second....   Take the questions in stride and enjoy the spot light....

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