I climbed Emerson by the Waterfall route on Sunday 9/22, intending to work reasonably hard but not sure what to expect having never been on the route before.
The crux climbing was a bit slick - I wouldn't have disagreed with 5.6 instead of 5.4. But it was secure enough and the rest of the route is straightforward. I followed some beta to go out left off the gully onto slabs, and for sure I would not recommend that option. Maybe 4th class but not very positive. I reversed back to the gully.
Otherwise I'm not sure where people get significantly off route. The main gully system is good as long as you bear left at some obvious forks.
The descent was quick and straightforward. Contrary to the mountain project beta, I didn't think it was bad scree at all.
Finally, this is not in any way an elite time. I'm sure this has been done (much) faster!
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Whats up Goran. Its Andrew we met at pine creek the other day!