Mike Boyd finished bolting his new route Masochistic Minstrel at Main Wall, so it’s ready to climb. To compare the 2 new hard routes at the lake, Masochistic Minstrel or Jail Break; I think Jail is a little more sustained/pumpy and more technical in the lower half so I would grade it slightly higher. Minstrel has some tough crimps, but a more straight forward and simpler crux and easy mid section. There are still some small loose holds/flakes coming off and it the top is a little mossy if you take the easier way. A bit of a forced finish if you climb directly above the bolt. Your choice; 5.10 with maybe an awkward fall of 5.8 just a few feet over to the right.
Masochistic Minstrel, 5.11+, 6 bolts + gear, 15m. Climbs the round prow at Main Wall.
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