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Ascent Notes for: 41. Old Number Nine (5.7) ** -
5.7
Average Rating : 5.00/5
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Way more information than you may need. . .
The climb itself is a bit less than vertical (85 degrees) with ample spots for protection. The upper crack is wide with ample opportunities to be creative with jamming. Personally I think the grade is a bit soft.
130’ tall route
0-45’
The route begins with a low angle traverse requiring small stoppers (#2-4) or small cams (#0 or 00 Friends).
45-85
The middle section is 1.5”- 2.5” wide crack running up and the left. Bring cams (#2-3 Friends) or large stoppers (#5-8).
85’-110’
The vertical crack itself is 6" wide and flaring requiring you to stem outside and lie back. Bring at least one large cam (#3.5 Friend) or #8-9 hex.
110’-130’
Once you get to the large patch of trees I recommend heading left as it is protect able with nuts (#3-5) and cams (#7.5-1.5 Friends). If you head right it is a 20' unprotect able slab
Anchors
If you’ve gone left you can anchor to a large tree (bring 48” sling) and several shallow cracks ( #5 stopper and pink tricam recommended). Bring 20’ loop cord and two 48” slings.
130’ tall route
0-45’
The route begins with a low angle traverse requiring small stoppers (#2-4) or small cams (#0 or 00 Friends).
45-85
The middle section is 1.5”- 2.5” wide crack running up and the left. Bring cams (#2-3 Friends) or large stoppers (#5-8).
85’-110’
The vertical crack itself is 6" wide and flaring requiring you to stem outside and lie back. Bring at least one large cam (#3.5 Friend) or #8-9 hex.
110’-130’
Once you get to the large patch of trees I recommend heading left as it is protect able with nuts (#3-5) and cams (#7.5-1.5 Friends). If you head right it is a 20' unprotect able slab
Anchors
If you’ve gone left you can anchor to a large tree (bring 48” sling) and several shallow cracks ( #5 stopper and pink tricam recommended). Bring 20’ loop cord and two 48” slings.
Added: 2007-05-29
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Added: 2006-10-21
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Flash ascent by:
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Added: 2004-10-25
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Ascent Note
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Added: 1998-07-16
