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Airlie Gardens - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.56 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (25)
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Description:
Starts left of Linn Cove. P1 straight up into the corner below the V crack split roof. Move out left under roof and up to good belay stance. P2 climbs up short corner up to the roof, traverse left, pull lip then to the top
Submitted by: cjstudent on 2004-05-20
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Route ID: 53022
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by: twdexter on 2012-08-29
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A variety of climbing
I lead the first R pitch, my buddy lead the second. I thought I was getting the "heady' pitch, but after following the second pitch, I think he got it. Crazy exposure up there.
Added: 2012-08-29
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: csproul on 2012-05-28
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great 5.9
1st pitch crux definitely harder than the 2nd pitch crux. Some choss and questionable gear getting up to the crux, but once you're there it protects very well. Grades seem so inconsistent at Ship. I thought this was harder than several of the 10's there and some of the 10's feel really soft.
Added: 2012-05-28
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by: mjwestla on 2010-10-16
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Great route
Lots of neat movement, exposed moves and full value for 5.9. Both pitches will get your heart rate up.
The beginning is pretty runout, but if you take the easy way (out right then head back toward the v-crack) it's not too bad. The direct start is a bit harder and you'll face some slightly harder unprotected moves that you CANNOT blow.
Two distinct cruxes, the first one kind of a two-parter that might be harder for shorter folks. Well protected but committing moves. Second crux is an intimidating traverse, that protects well if you either have reach, find odd feet, or can just hang around to get gear. Exit was the hardest part so be careful to make sure your last piece isn't so far away that you could swing back into the corner if you came off!
(SPOILER GEAR BETA: Crux 1 you'll want something like a green alien or blue master cam. Crux 2 takes midsized stuff great and a #4 C4 at the end, provided you can pause to place it)
Watch out for loose blocks just below the v-crack and at the first pitch belay area.
The beginning is pretty runout, but if you take the easy way (out right then head back toward the v-crack) it's not too bad. The direct start is a bit harder and you'll face some slightly harder unprotected moves that you CANNOT blow.
Two distinct cruxes, the first one kind of a two-parter that might be harder for shorter folks. Well protected but committing moves. Second crux is an intimidating traverse, that protects well if you either have reach, find odd feet, or can just hang around to get gear. Exit was the hardest part so be careful to make sure your last piece isn't so far away that you could swing back into the corner if you came off!
(SPOILER GEAR BETA: Crux 1 you'll want something like a green alien or blue master cam. Crux 2 takes midsized stuff great and a #4 C4 at the end, provided you can pause to place it)
Watch out for loose blocks just below the v-crack and at the first pitch belay area.
Added: 2010-10-18
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by: tks on 2010-07-15
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two great pitches
one of the best ever
Added: 2010-07-20
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Solo ascent by: sf on 2010-05-29
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+1 for an awesome route, transcending grade
-red point, roped solo (ground up)
-direct start
-watch out for a few loose blocks
-direct start
-watch out for a few loose blocks
Added: 2010-05-30