Mr. Smiley

V6 boulder · ★★★★

First ascent: Brian Bowman 2001

Description

Start left at the lower sloper rail and gain the big obvious rail and slopey arête. Move straight up through small edges and slopers. Top out. A super clean line with fun, unique movement and aesthetic holds. The crux is moving off the huge rail. Big moves that can feel reachy. Definitely worth the approach. Pretty good landing, just don't peel off left too hard.

Location

Located uphill on the east face of the Mr. Smiley Boulder. The boulder sits above Ash Creek Springs on the south-facing side of Ash Canyon and is recognizable from below as a large white block with a large horizontal crack. See Mr. Smiley Boulders area for detailed approach.

Protection

Pads

Access

The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.

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