Wraith, 5.10a

5th Pitch-55m- 5.9/ You can stop shorter than a full rope length on this pitch, but it makes sense to finish the corner via the 5th pitch, thus you can shorten the climb in general. A bolted belay has been added to make this variation more tempting and is how I led the pitch. Continue up the fantastic corner with plenty of pro opportunities. Pulling through a steep roof section is the crux of the climb. Once above the roof, you are below another, much more chossy overhang section. Tread lightly on this steep ground (directly above your belayer) pulling yourself up and onto easier ground leading to the semi-hanging bolt belay. Wraith, 5.10a, 8 Pitches, Epitaph Wall, West Phantom Crag, Devil’s Gap, South Ghost, Canadian Rockies, July, 2008