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Standard alpine rock rack
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Description:
Ascend up to the base of the Prow on 3rd class terrain. The climb starts with a hard to protect 5.8+ move up a bulge with a few loose blocks. After that, the route finding and climbing is easy - just stay on the Prow. The remainder of the climbing never exceeds 5.6. However, you are climbing on the conglomerate knobs that sometimes break off. There are a few false summits along the way. Eventually, you will arrive at a large ledge that will allow you to ascend Challenger Point (to the west) or Kit Carson (to the east by 3rd class climbing). The best option is to continue straight up for another low 5th class pitch to the summit of Kit Carson.
Submitted by: sharpie on 2004-07-12
Views: 1211
Route ID: 55812
Ascent Note:
| Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | R |
| Exposure |  |
| Rock Quality |  |
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Flash ascent by:
Technical 14er rte
Fine rte with ample opportunity to run it out, albeit on moderate terrain. Just pull the bulge and fire straight up only pausing to reflect upon how far above your pro you are. Crux is getting there especially if you go up Spanish Crk.
Added: 2007-07-24
