Death to the Sigg

Again, this line was lead by Cliff Ellery with the idea that he was bagging a first ascent, but it seems a line this good gets snatched up quick! A real stunning route, though starting it can be a bit daunting as that the crux is just getting off the ground! Start on the gradually widening, slightly overhung, hand crack, pull up onto the big scoop/ ledge, then up through the short off width (the pine tree is NOT eliminated from this climb, hence the name Cliff Ellery gave it- "Tree Hugger"). DBC belay courtesy of Matt Natti. [Pro CD, W]