Directissima vs Madame G's

Directissima is a multipitch traditional rock-climbing route on the High Exposure buttress at the Shawangunks in New York, commonly known as the Gunks. The route follows steep quartz-conglomerate terrain and is generally graded around 5.9, with protection placed by the climber rather than permanent sport bolts. It is intended for experienced traditional climbers comfortable with route finding, exp...

Madame G's is a traditional multi-pitch rock climb in the Shawangunk Mountains of New York, commonly known as the Gunks. Rated 5.6 in the Yosemite Decimal System, it climbs the area's hard quartz conglomerate through exposed face climbing, cracks, and characteristic horizontal features. It is suited to traditional climbers comfortable placing removable protection and managing route-finding and bel...