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Moonlight Madness - 5.9

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
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Rock (Trad)
G
5
Cams: small to .75", 4 slings for knob tie-offs, 7 alpine draws.
1000
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Fantastic route. well-protected friction climbing for 3 pitches followed by a fun, secure roof move to 150 feet of huge knobs.

Descent Options:

The route can be rappelled on two 60 meter ropes, but it's recommended to traverse 50 feet to climber's left of the final belay station to the final belay of Afternoon Nap (5.7) and rap from there (you'll be thankful for fewer knobs for the rope to get ca

Submitted by: rnevius on 2012-07-31
Last Modified: 2012-08-02
Views: 1012
Route ID: 112070

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: rnevius on 2012-07-29 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Terrific Route

Great climb. Better slab and knobs than on Afternoon Nap, by a long shot. Highly recommended. A little soft for 5.9.

Added: 2012-07-31