Ascent Notes for: Hydrotube - 5.8 popular Average Rating : 4.00/5

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A fun climb. Did both pitches and walked off. Got eaten alive by hoarse flies on both pitches. Hoarse flies munching on your back when your on lead is no fun, but the climbing was quality.

This is a classic climb. A must do. Stemming, friction, and a whole lot of fun.

did both pitches and walked off

onsighted the first pitch to find that my rope is about 5 feet shorter than the rappel. No biggie. Onsighted up until my rope ran out 10 feet short of the second pitch's anchors, all in one shot and then downclimbed to exit. hard for me to rate since I'm new to friction/slab climbing, but the book said 5.9

Nice climb. book calls it a 5.9. The second pitch is probably a 5.7, w/ a bit of exposure. The belay station is super comfy.

I led the first pitch and Jason the second.

I enjoyed the undercling flakes. Not your typical climb since there is a lot of counter-pressure and smearing.

Fell once on a two pitch climb. Interestingly enough, we climbed with three people--using the cow tail method!

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