After winding through a wide meadow that once housed a prison camp, we follow Soldier Creek until it suddenly disappears into a slot too narrow to squeeze through. The trail finds an alternate route into the rocky canyon, and leads us to a nice slab with some blocky roofs for a little climbing. We chat with another couple there while enjoying the climbs. It’s been a while since I cranked over a big roof – even if it is on big holds, it gets my heart thumping. The canyon continues down through another slot from here, enticing us to return for more exploration next time.
Ann on Cell Block 9
Routes: Cell Block Six 5.6, Cell Block Eight 5.8, Cell Block Nine 5.9