Resolution offers a compelling two-pitch trad climb set against the rugged backdrop of Boulder Canyon's Main Wall. Tackling this route means stepping into a landscape where every move demands balanced power and an eye for subtle line variation. On a mild January day with temperatures in the high 50s, the climb reveals itself as a sequence of carefully spaced holds, finger cracks, and hefty reaches that test both finesse and strength.

Starting just left of the newer first pitch of October Surprise, Resolution initiates with a right-facing corner capped by a roof, quickly engaging the climber in a series of transitions that reward precise footwork and strategic gear placements. The first pitch weaves through grooves marked by a distinctive white dike, which becomes a visual guide up the slabby terrain. The setting encourages a measured pace, allowing the rock’s texture to communicate its readiness—dry, solid, and offering just enough friction to keep moves steady, even on the knobby slabs where protection is spread thin.

One of the route’s defining moments arrives as you confront a vertical headwall to the right, guarded by an offwidth crack that looms with both challenge and promise. Here, the climber faces a critical sequence requiring a 6-foot wingspan to reach an incut jug—a move that dictates whether the line feels like a stiff 5.9 or climbs into 5.10 territory for those with a shorter reach. For those who find this move a stretch, an alternate but more technical offwidth option demands a sizable #4.5 Camalot and a readiness to embrace the physicality of big crack climbing.

Moving into pitch two, the landscape shifts toward a steep, right-facing corner, typical of Under the Eagle’s Wing next door. Traversing left from the base, the route opens into a shallow corner, punctuated by gear placements high on the wall and climbing moves that reward high foot placement and controlled reach. The finish guides you across easy slabs on the flanks of the Central Chimney toward bolts anchoring established climbs like On Ballet and October Surprise, a reminder of the interconnected nature of this climbing hub.

Approaching Resolution requires a short hike from the Blob approach trail, placing climbers at a gully base near a distinct large vertical flake—a natural landmark facilitating quick location of the route start. The setting is uncompromising yet welcoming, with the rock’s consistent quality hinting at years of climbing history even as the route itself is considered a first recorded ascent rather than a pure FA. Protection consists mainly of singles from medium brass nuts up to a #4 Camalot, complemented by long slings to manage rope drag due to the route’s trend left and right.

Descending demands attention: two rappels using a 60-meter rope guide climbers safely off the wall, angling right on the first rappel to reach anchors for adjacent climbs. Timing your climb for calm weather, ideally outside winter’s freeze or the wetness of spring runoff, helps ensure rock conditions remain predictable, lending confidence to every hold and body position.

Resolution is thus a climb for those who appreciate subtle complexity and the tangible challenge of maintaining balance amid reachy moves and sparse pro on knobby slabs. It sits just left of Boulder Canyon's popular lines but carves a unique niche for climbers ready to engage their full range of skills. Whether you come seeking testing moves or an intimate connection with the rock, Resolution delivers a grounded adventure marked by its own rhythm and demands.