Ascent Notes for: Piton Pooper - 5.7 Average Rating : 4.20/5

Couple of climbs converge at the start of this one, so we got caught in a bit of traffic.
I led this one (Doug did Dave's and Jam to get us to the start). Felt harder than 5.7--wasn't fast enough with my placements, got flamed and had to sit and rest before pulling the crux. We were supposed to finish up on Upper Royal's Arch but we got mixed up and I think we missed it. We went straight up and I don't recommend it!

moves on this gem. Probably a touch harder than 5.7 though.. Linked up with Jam Crack and Dave's.

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We came up from Jam Crack, and wound up moving the belay up & to the left about 10-15ft, using the vertical crack right by the starting flake. Dave led P1, got 4 pieces in and slipped off, right at the crux, cuz he was flamed. Not good rests for placing gear. Then I went (on gear he placed). Looks like a pretty good lead. Must be quick on placements. Once you pull crux, can rest as long as you like! To me, this goes off harder than the 5.7 grade !

We started out w/ 'Freightful variation of the Trough' to Pine Tree ledge. Then went up this one to the top.

fun liebacking.

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Followed this one. This route is not really on the West Face Bulge; it is to the right of it just on the West Face.

bring bug spray for the ants at the belay.

Inez, Mark and Dashielle so far. I want to get my son on this route too. It's a great link up from Dave's to Upper Royal's Arch.