Choss to Choice
5.10d sport · 40 ft · 6 bolts · ★★☆☆
Route 1 of 4 from left to right on Burns Wall, with Just Shut up and Bolt on its right. Burns Wall has 4 routes, from 5.10c to 5.11b; 1 is harder, and 1 other is the same grade.
First ascent: Dave Burns 1998
Description
This route still has loose holds on it. If you go for the right holds though those are usually good. Use a couple good underclings to climb past the first bolt then to a good position for second bolt. Continue using edges and positive holds fight the pump to reach the anchor.
Location
First route on far left. Just left of shut up and bolt.
Protection
6 bolts to anchor
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.
More routes on Burns Wall
- Hand Drilled Heaven 5.11b
- Just Shut up and Bolt 5.10d
- Turkey Trot 5.10c