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Epinephrine - 5.9 popular

Average Rating = 4.65/5 Average Rating : 4.65 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 20
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Rock
G
13
Standard rack to #4 Camalot.
1600
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.55/5
  Rock Quality 4.67/5
  Scenery 4.61/5
  Fun Factor 4.76/5

Description:

Called a grade V, Epi (5.9) is usually done in a long day. You can find topo and adequate pitch description in Swain's Red Rocks Select. (supertopo has very accurate topos as well) Swain describes the route in 18 pitches but with a 60m rope, a competent team can do it it 10-12 pitches. The most famous element of the climb is the 300 feet of 5.9 chimney. All belays as per the Supertopo plus a couple others are bolted. The belay after the roof is not bolted (one bolt is there for pro/redirect)- This belay takes medium cams and/or smallish stoppers and cams, but takes a minute to find it. Enjoy this one, it's listed as a North American Classic for a reason!

Submitted by: vegastradguy on 2008-12-01
Views: 6351
Route ID: 14093

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: cosmicharlie on 2007-08-09 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Epinephrine - 5.9

Pretty awesome climb. just down go down the wrong way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean it. Also bring tons of water just in case you do... ;-)


Added: 2009-02-02