Moose Mystery – 5.10b
Description:
First ascent unknown, (circa 1997?)
The route has been around for about 20 or more years? However, not much was known about the grade or who built it until it was utilized as a pitch to access Moose Bites Can Be Nasty found on the upper wall above the “Rescue Ledge”.
In 2018 the original Moose Mystery pitch was completely retro-bolted, upgrading all the existing hardware to stainless 84 steel studs, also adding a proper ring-bolt anchor at the top of the initial pitch by Andy Genereux. He also added two NEW protection bolts protecting the easier terrain above the original first anchor in order to safely access the “Rescue Ledge”/ belay before continuing up onto the upper pitch for Moose Bites Can Be Nasty. This lovely lower pitch climbs the face then enters a corner dihedral at half height (reasonable trad gear possible here), the line was originally a fully bolted affair and this status remains as the original builder intended. Despite being fully bolted this classic corner proves to be quite fun and is a very popular warm-up outing.
Recent Sendage:
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2025-03-07The crack was great. Nice warm up to the area. -
2024-10-05Fun!
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2024-06-02Very fun and engaging route! Bottom half is technical, top half is more physical with laybacking and stemming in the corner. Unique style for this area. -
2024-03-17
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2023-10-20I put my hands in lots of wet rat piss.
