Nex Benedict
V0-1 boulder · 20 ft · ★★★★
Route 2 of 3 from left to right on Southern Drawl Boulder, with Party at Ground Zero on its left and Ugly Betty on its right. Southern Drawl Boulder has 3 routes, from V0-1 to V4; 2 are harder.
First ascent: Aloysius Leap
Description
This beautiful slab face has a lovely mini dihedral feature that fades into a smooth face where gorgeous and fun horizontal rails greet you to top out.
Location
The obvious slabby mini dihedral on the west face of the boulder.
Protection
Highball.
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 Southern Drawl Boulder
- Party at Ground Zero V2-3
- Ugly Betty V4