A fun traversing problem starting from the middle of the cave out the opposite end of Shelob’s Lair.  Once again it is a pretty tight problem and the grade will vary based on height and stature.  You may scrape dab a little at the end of the problem but don’t worry about it as long as you aren’t thudding on the ground (they are more distractions than assistance).

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Bag End

Shelob’s Lair

Under the Misty Mountains

A short, sharp, and powerful problem going up the small face facing the Pyramid Boulder. This is the outside start to Shelob’s Lair.

This is a fun problem if you can get it to go.  As for the beta, it’s kind of a free for all.  You primarily climb on one boulder with the exception for the starting feet and hand or foot jams. Start in the middle of the cave working your way along the roof toward the side facing Pyramid Boulder finagling with what beta works for you (I used left hand and foot jams and right toe hooks while moving my right through the holds).  Once you reach the crystal hold at the base, either throw a right foot cam out or keep tracking up making your way up over the lip along the arete and right sidepull into the topout.

This is a shorter problem that works its way out the middle opening of Hobbit Hole.

A very interesting and definitely unique area consisting of a few small boulders creating a tight cave like atmosphere.  It will be crammed when climbing down there, but the problems are worth while once you get your own beta to work.  Beta described for these problems is for a 5’7” individual, however there are definitely possibilities for broken beta on any of these problems based on your stature and strengths.

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