I don't think Cuckoo man is 5.9 if so sandbag 5.9. rib cracker is one of the best 5.9's i've done in the gunks and no stars.

Yes, my partner and I climbed earlier this summer. Better and more sustained, but rock is suspect at times. Same strata as in -issima and Double Crack faces. You can climb all the way up from the ground in one pitch.

I like Rib Cracker too.

One of the best 5.9 link-ups imo is Directissima to the GT, then finish on Psychedelic. It definitely does not see much traffic but it's fantastic.

Yeah I agree, Cuckoo Man is definitely 5.10, I think all 3 pitches are 5.10. As for Rib Cracker, Word! Excellent bottom to top!

so is that the .9 bit behind him in the 2nd pic and the .6 traverse in the 1st pic? looks pretty fun. i love horizontal hauling

how is the chimney bit at the start?

Both pics are the "5.6" traverse, which we found quite hard for the grade. The 5.9 pitch below is kind of obscured by a tree, it's really well protected and it's just a typical Gunks roof (long reach to a jug).

What about traverse of the clods? The exit should get 4 stars!

I followed TotC... not for the faint of hear that is for sure haha.

Protorsilex. Really good climbing. Solid for the grade and probably R in a spot or two.

Good Friday Climb in the nears is a far better climb then its three star neighbor

Grim Ace Face is three pitches of 5.9 adventure

Three Vultures has some good varied climbing

Agree with Keep on Struttin. Just as good as any three star 5.9. Great rock, great moves, great position and very solid for the grade, whats not to like.