No Manners, also known as Hodat, at MBA Buttress on North Table Mountain offers a raw, unfiltered trad climbing experience that challenges both your nerve and skill. Located just outside Golden, Colorado, this single-pitch route stretches about 50 feet and demands a balance of cautious footwork and bold hand jams. From the first move, you’re met with hand and fist jams that press you into slabby face holds and delicate stemming positions, setting a tone of calculated commitment. The protection, while serviceable with medium gear up to a #4 Camalot, doesn’t inspire blind trust—placements require careful evaluation as you push higher. Nearing the top, the rock shifts character; holds become fragile and suspect, daring you to test your grip without peeling the stone away. The absence of built anchors means an added layer of complexity, requiring you to latch onto adjacent sport route anchors with a careful, sometimes precarious traverse. The mental game here is as gripping as the physical one—each move asks for respect, patience, and precise foot placement.

The approach leads climbers through rugged terrain characteristic of North Table Mountain, a geological feature seated just west of the urban sprawl, offering a quick escape into an exposed, rocky environment. Plan for a short hike through uneven, brush-dotted trails that demand steady shoes and balanced packs. Golden’s proximity means you can time your climb to avoid midday heat, with optimal spring and fall conditions when the wall rewards you with dappled shade in the afternoon.

For protection, bring a standard trad rack including medium cams sized up to #4 to handle the widest placements. Be prepared for less-than-ideal placements near the top where the rock’s friability limits your options. Since there are no fixed anchors on the climb itself, some climbers opt to use those on a nearby sport route, but this requires cautious, exposed moves across fragile rock. Given this, climbing with a partner skilled in anchor improvisation is strongly recommended.

No Manners is ideal for adventurous climbers seeking a straightforward yet mentally engaging 5.9 PG13 trad challenge. It blends technical jamming with vertical slab sections that reward steady movement and thoughtful protection. While the rating suggests a moderate difficulty, the unpredictable rock quality and minimal gear stances near the top can push your limits.

Safety is paramount here; the delicate nature of upper holds and gear placements means slips can have serious consequences. Evaluate rock condition continually and prepare for a controlled but alert climbing style. Descending requires care, as downclimbing is not advised—use rappel from adjacent sport route anchors when possible but be mindful of the exposed traverse involved.

No Manners is not a casual introduction to trad climbing but a test of composure, technique, and route-reading skill. It offers a compact yet potent taste of Colorado’s rugged cliff culture, pairing a solid trad experience with the unpredictable thrill of loose stone. If your goal is a quick but intense climb that forces respect for rock and reach, this route is a fitting choice.