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Northern Pillar (5.2) - 5.3

Average Rating = 3.41/5 Average Rating : 3.41 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 216
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Rock
G
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.2
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.38/5
  Rock Quality 3.62/5
  Scenery 3.88/5
  Fun Factor 3.65/5

Description:

Up the gulley on the left side of the Guide's Wall (P1); directly up the rock from Fingerlocks, going up a right-facing arete and angling left to small tree and large detached block (P2); up dihedral to rap anchor (P3).

Submitted by: admin on 2006-10-23
Last Modified: 2007-02-17
Views: 2347
Route ID: 43950

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: Mellow on 2010-07-17 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Impressively enjoyable for any grade

Liked the last pitch a lot, and the rappel is one of the best you can reach from a 5.2 anywhere.

We didn't really follow the true route for the 1st "two" pitches to avoid the mass of scouts all over the base of the slab on the right.

Added: 2010-07-17