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Steck-Salathe - 5.10b popular
Average Rating : 4.62 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (31)
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Allen Steck, John Salathe
Rock
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15
Standard Rack up to 6"
1500
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Description:
Fifteen pitches (many linkable) of unrelenting wide cracks lead throughthe depths of the vertical to a sandy, spacious summit, making this one ofthe 50 classic climbs in North America, and one of the most strenuous freeclimbs.
Submitted by: hollyclimber on 2002-06-27
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Route ID: 1594
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31 Ascents Recorded
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Hang Dog ascent by:
not actually fun
took a beatdown
Added: 2014-05-05
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Flash ascent by:
24 years later
Did this route back in '87. It was as I remembered it...but cleaned up a bit, new bolts and easier to protect with modern gear. Still makes for a long day. All hail Allen and John! Couldn't really tell where it changed to 5.10b. All seemed like 4th class and strenuous 5.9. Still one of my all time favorites. Did it with JP in 12 hours car to car. About 8 on the route.
Added: 2011-06-27
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Incredible
All told this was the hardest climb I think I've ever done. With everything together (approach, climb, descent) it was one loooong day. My advice, bring plenty of water, go as light as possible, and bring headlamps. You won't be wanting to do chimneys for a while after this climb. Have fun
Added: 2010-10-05
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Warning: Not for the claustrophobic
Great clasic route, way softer than the horror tales describe. The narrows are the business section. They take time and some effort.
Added: 2010-08-03
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
A classic
Lots of fun, and a testament to the old schoolers.
Added: 2010-07-11
