Schoolroom and Schoolroom West are probably the most popular moderate multi-pitch climbs in Little Cottonwood canyon. A short approach, moderate grades, clean cracks and perfect granite slabs means that Schoolroom is also a very popular area. Both routes are varied, demanding a good mix of climbing technique. Note that there are no bolted anchors on these routes, so plan on building your own natural belays.

Schoolroom is the easiest of the two routes and has a great old-school feel. It’s a first multi-pitch lead for many aspiring trad climbers. The rock is solid, the pro is mostly good, and the belay ledges are comfortable. Each pitch offers a very different style of climbing, ranging from slab to crack to a chimney, face, and even an airy traverse. It’s also possible to add different variations ranging from 5.7 to 5.9 if you want to add a little spice to your day.

Schoolroom West offers even more quality climbing than the standard Schoolroom. It is a very interesting route allowing for a more direct and steeper line shooting straight up the buttress. Schoolroom West also avoids the chimney, low angle and traverse sections of its neighboring sister route. It is a little more sustained than the standard Schoolroom route and has a few tricky moves, but they all protect very well.

Both routes enventually converge at the top and share the same last pitch. Even though this last pitch is great, the "Movie Variation" (5.8+) offers a great alternate finish and is highly recommended.