Skip to Content

Xico's Ascent - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right):
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
Premier Sponsor:
Rock (Toprope)
G
3 x 12mm PETZL expansion bolts for top rope anchor setup
92
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty (Not Rated)
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Nice climb up from the sea, chimney start (or an alternative 6b start to the left) up to a platform with a long cave behind it. From there a face climb up slightly overhanging granite, with holds everywhere to the top. If the anchor is set too high you wont be able to reach it due to a very overhanging top.

Submitted by: Timsahb on 2010-05-06
Views: 504
Route ID: 104715

1 Ascent Recorded

GoRecord an ascent

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: derryclimbs on 2011-01-09 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Stunning views

Great climb, but get there early, not for the people but for the sun! after 11am, it comes over the cliff and melts your belayer before your eyes!
The climb also has a harder (6b) start which traverses to the left along some underclings. cool mooves but you dont want to fall.
The top section has an array of jugs adn you can choose any of about 5 different routes to finish on. If you go far over to the right, look out for the 'fist of gems' in a mystery hole!
Very sharp rock

Added: 2011-02-20