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The Great Barrier Roof - 5.11a

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty A2
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

(from the Falcon Guide) *** For the free version, do it in three pitches. Belay the second pitch at the lip of the roof to avoid a sharp edge. Pitch 1: Often wet (80', 5.10+). Pitch 2: Turn the roof and belay (5.11+). Pitch 3: To the top. Can be aided clean on hooks and small nuts.

Submitted by: duskerhu on 2002-08-15
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Route ID: 22295

1 Ascent Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty A2
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: simpsongunn on 2007-05-04 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Aid--pitch one

Solo-aided pitch one. Found only poor anchor in the shattered rock at the bottom. First 15 feet are loose.

Added: 2007-05-18