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Ascent Notes for: Needles Eye -
5.8
Average Rating : 4.67/5
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | R |
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Onsight ascent by:
Needles Eye
Hats off to Rich Goldstone for an FA in the 1960s on this. Don't take much gear...because there's not a lot. A screamer on one of the pins might be comforting.
Added: 2010-09-03
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Didn't have a proper guidebook, just a list of classics and rough route descriptions. Realized as I was looking up towards the fixed pin what I was getting into. Looking down and seeing the dozen tourists taking pictures of you will complete your Needles "experience". A running belay MIGHT keep you from taking a 70 foot grounder before clipping the pin but I wouldn't want to test that theory! Did it in 1 pitch with long slings on everything: even with this I had some bad rope drag at the finish.
Added: 2008-08-21
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Solo ascent by:
Always on Camera
When you're climbing near the road, prepare to be videotaped...
Added: 2007-11-16
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Hang Dog ascent by:
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Very runout and scary. Bring small cams and nuts. Make sure that you are very comfortable at this level, or even a few higher before attempting this route.
Added: 2002-09-01
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Ascent Note
No comment
Added: 1997-07-12
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Flash ascent by:
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No comment
Added: 1995-09-22
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Red Point ascent by:
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No comment
Added: 1995-04-04
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Wild route!!!!!!!!!!!
Added: 1983-07-08
