City of Rocks – Bath Rock – Private Idaho – 5.9 ****

City of Rocks – Bath Rock – Private Idaho – 5.9 ****

This was a very enjoyable climb. I believe I used a rack up to #2.5 but a #3 would have been perfect to protect the slot towards the top. I used just nuts on the bottom half and cams through the second half. The climb was just challenging enough to make it interesting. Note that a little stemming goes a long way on this route.

Towards the top there is bulge to either go around to the left, over it, or straight up through the slot. The bulge is the crux. I was told that #3 would protect the slot perfect. If you choose to climb straight up the slot be prepared for some good old butt scumming to get through it and a possible butt cramp or too. I choose to go left which is supposedly a little easier. I protect the left of the bulge with a blue #0 and a mid size nut towards the top. Chains at the top.