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A few lose blocks. This route sees much less traffic than nearby twin The Line, but the roof part of this route is amazing. The Supertopo calls that section "wild." So far it seems to me that anything Supertopo calls "wild" is a must do. This certainly is. New Information: Happy to report, the Line's Ugly Sister had a facejob. No more loose blocks with "unclear attachment" or potential "life threatening ginsu flake chop" on the first pitch. All gone. In its place a lovely section of stemming opportunity that protects bomber. Now your beloved belayer can stand directly below you with greater peace of mind. Now nothing prevents this route from becoming as popular if not more popular than the Line. P.S. Definitely two pitches, in my opinion, not three, first all the way to the ledge, second to the top.
Submitted by: davidji on 2008-06-05
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Route ID: 57208
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Red Point ascent by: petertherock on 2009-07-20
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This sister is not as ugly ...
as Supertopo says. Actually, it is a great, well-protected and safe climb (now that the loose blocks are gone). Stepup from The Line, few horizontal dikes, sustained stemming where the blocks were. I think that's the crux. The roof provides an icing over this route.
I followed it 3 years ago, this time I led the entire route.
I followed it 3 years ago, this time I led the entire route.
Added: 2009-07-22