Saltimbanco

Straight-in crack that splits a steep slab face behind a pine tree.  Located approx 200 yards right (south) of Laura Scudders on the east face of adjacent formation, which is the backside of the long and low loaf that one walking northward on the main trail passes just before getting to Lakeside Rock.  1992 Vogel book calls this Hardly Rock.  Saltimbanco is rated 5.7 in Bartlett's Central JT book, but seems much easier.  Felt more awkward than hard, and no harder than say Route 66 in N Wonderland.  Todd usu good and fair with ratings.  We were left quite aghast.  Maybe extra awkward for the tall?

Pro to 3.5", gear anchor.