Climb the semi-overhanging arete across from

Billiam

. A TR anchor requires lots of webbing as anchor options are far back from the edge.

Summon an Elemental

Race the Storm

Billiam

Bumbles Bounce

Grotto Chimney

Dirty Dirt Diggler

Grotto Wall

Begin with easy but grubby climbing to a ledge at the base of the giant roof crack. Then climb up the crack, traverse right (super fun) under the roof, and continue through the OWish finish. Other than being dirty and lichen-covered, the climbing is enjoyable. The crux is 2/3rds of the way through the roof.

Start 30 feet right of

Bumbles Bounce

. Scrappy climbing leads to a ledge and then to a beautiful crack in a left-facing dihedral. The crack isn't obvious from the ground. Too bad the crack doesn't go all the way to the ground or this would be a Castlewood classic.

This climb is on the inside of The Grotto and goes up the thin dihedral on the inner N facing wall.  Begin the route by climbing up to the dihedral on the face as well as the small roof.  The climb follows the dihedral, offering thin jams and pro opportunities.

Climb up the face out of the chimney on the western edge of The Grotto. Tricky sequencing and decent crimps and pockets lead to the top.

I found this more enjoyable than the TR face that has the bolts, since it's hard not to use the chimney on that route. Climb the chimney just under the "land bridge."

Climb the face eastern face in The Grotto just under the "land bridge." Avoid using the back chimney.

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Routes in The Grotto