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Blind Faith - 5.10a

Average Rating = 4.25/5 Average Rating : 4.25 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
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Standard Rack. Extra cams in the #1 to #2 Camalot range.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.75/5
  Rock Quality 4.25/5
  Scenery 4.50/5
  Fun Factor 4.60/5

Description:

This route is located on the West Face of the Bastille up the talus slope from the road. The start of the route is about 40 feet uphill from a giant talus block. Pitch 1-Climb the right angling crack to a short chimney before you hit an overhanging bulge. The Crack on the left is 5.10a and the one on the right is 5.10c. Belay on top of bulge to the right. Pitch 2-Climb another overhanging bulge and then climb the chimney to the summit of the Bastille. This is an excellent route with really good.

Submitted by: wigglestick on 2002-05-13
Views: 1639
Route ID: 17126

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: jpjpjp on 2011-04-10 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Tricky

I followed this route. The guy I led it with wasn't able to make it over the two cruxes (the one on the first pitch and the one on the second pitch). He aided himself up, but I was able to make it up (barely) without aiding, though I was technically on top rope because I was following.

Added: 2011-07-21