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The Shield - A3 popular

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 60
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Traditional gear. Hooks, angles and LA's. Sawdoff 1"-1 1/2" angles are usefull. Leeper cams usefull.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10c A3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

This one is a classic. The headwall pitches are a bit beat out. Start at the freeblast and then haul to Mammoth Ledges. The route has gone clean before but most parties still nail on three of the headwall pitches.

Submitted by: elcapbuzz on 2006-03-26
Views: 2886
Route ID: 4503

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: jimmyray on 1998-05-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Partner: Marcus Garcia
Comments: 5th El Cap route. Extremely unsettled weather, freezing precipitation; 48 continuous hours in the portaledge on Chickenhead Ledge, terrible runoff, set a personal fall record on pitch above Shield Roof... 70 footer.

Added: 1998-05-01