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  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
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Onsight Onsight ascent by: gouldsean on 2014-08-18 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars So Nice

Very fun to be up there. We were bombarded by squirrels. The descent was not as bad as I'd heard, relatively easy to find. The down climb portion, about 1/3 down the trail, was not too difficult, but there are still fresh-ish slings on the trees above it if you feel you need them.

Added: 2014-09-09

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  Safety Rating G
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Onsight Onsight ascent by: potatoman on 2012-07-21 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars First multi-pitch

My father and I did our first multi-pitch climb on this route and it was a lot of fun. We started in the afternoon and by 4pm or so the sun had passed behind the rock so we weren't in the sun for too long, which was very nice. A good choice for folks who haven't done many multi-pitch climbs I think.

Added: 2012-07-22

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  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Second Second ascent by: nutmegt on 2011-07-23 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars first mulit-pitch

Although ascent recorded as seconding, I lead the second and final pitches.

Added: 2011-08-15

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
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Onsight Onsight ascent by: ImplicitD on 2011-07-18 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Classic but a bit harder


EDIT COMMENT
My wife and I just did the Memorial Route. For the most part I really liked the climb, but, in my opinion, its more like solid 5.9 than a 5.8. I give the climb two out of three stars.
If I do this climb again I will definitly bring a yellow or green alien for the roof. The move inst too hard, but I was at least 15 feet out at that point (so 30-40 footer was possible). I dont really think a new 5.8 leader would like this climb as they would be run out often at their limit. This climb, to me, is a 5.9 route for solid 5.10a/b leaders.
Also, the last two pitches are a bit redundant (for those of us who tire of slab climbing easily) in that they are pretty much the same move over and over-put foot on nothing and stand up, repeat. A nice option would be to climb the memorial route to the top of pitch six (the crux) and then take the regular route to the top or rap from here. Two ropes to rap! The regular route is ten feet to the left at the top of pitch six


Added: 2011-07-18

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  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: TomSimenc on 2011-07-09 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Cruiser

Fun cruiser route that can easily be simul climbed. Take lots of quickdraws to avoid having to skip bolts or belay too often. Goes quick this way. Also a good spot for simul/counter-weight rappelling to speed the descent.

Added: 2011-07-10

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: punk_rocker333 on 2009-08-22 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Lots of bolts

This is an enjoyable route with lots of bolts. My girlfriend and I simul-climbed the first several pitches as one pitch and then did the last three (crux) pitches with a real belay. The climbing is easy below the top three and I would reccomend doing the route this way. Bring long draws to reduce rope drag.

Added: 2009-08-24

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
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  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: kdwight on 2008-08-24 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Did I lose my steel pulse?

OK, last year I did not mind the runout on the crux pitch, this year I did. Bring .75" gear for a small overlap bulge if you want tumble protection. I got scared. My manliness was called into question. Be safe, bring a cam. - Spinner bolt on pitch 3, still solid.

Added: 2008-08-24

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: elvislegs on 2008-07-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars solid.

very enjoyable route. for the full value stay directly on the bolt line. if you do it right, it is certainly 5.9 for pitches 5 and 6. easier variations abound.

Added: 2008-07-28

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  Safety Rating G
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Onsight Onsight ascent by: phillycheese on 2008-07-26 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great Route

Thanks Kevin for a really nice and well thought out line. If you follow the bolt line straight up and don't go for the easy stuff on the left or the right, it's a solid 5.8/5.9 on several pitches.

Added: 2008-07-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: kdwight on 2007-08-24 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Killer route!

Origionally did this lower section as a runout start passing some mountaineer dudes on the regular route. Cool bolted line. Yeah it gets close to the triple cracks of the regular route, but never mind that! Great bolts, great stations, even more... great rock! 800 feet of solid granite, what else is there when your looking for some elevation without committing 100%! Thanks for establishing a super cool route.

Added: 2007-10-28

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