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29. Black Gate (5.10a) *** - 5.10a

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.33/5
  Rock Quality 4.33/5
  Scenery 3.33/5
  Fun Factor 3.67/5

Description:

(from the Falcon Guide) ***In the world of the verticle, how can something so horizontal be so troubling? 12' right of the overhang is a thin crack, just left of a large talus block. Up the crack, traverse slightly left, then up to the top.

Submitted by: duskerhu on 2002-09-11
Views: 644
Route ID: 23838

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: short-stack on 2007-08-12 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Good thing you can stand anywhere on anorthasite!

A tricky little route. The crack down at the bottom wasn't particularly good, but it worked. The crux is either there, or up at the top where you traverse left depending on how you tackle it. Careful, there were a lot of hornets around when I visited.

Added: 2007-08-14