Cascading
Crystal
Kaleidoscope
(aka CCK), .7+
Shawangunks, New York

One of many, many incredible routes at the Gunks, CCK's second pitch is possible the most spectacular 5.7 you'll ever find. At any other destination this route would be a hard nine. The Gunks is a bastion of unbelievable sandbags and upholding strong traditional ethics in a climbing scene shaped by generic sportclimbs.
It is also one of fivenineclimber's absolute favorite cragging destinations.

This photo shows the wild start to the second pitch. From here you're going straight up the crack above the climber to the roofs, which leads to some athletic moves and even more exposure.
Photo: Richard Dingman