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Jim Erickson, Duncan Ferguson 1971
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Bring lots of small pro I.E. Rp's small wired stoppers, and small cams. Bring gear as big as #4 frie
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Description:
One of the most popular routes in Colorado. Start at the Upper Ramp. P1-From the small ledge above the Cave Pitch, climb a finger crack a couple feet away from an arete (11a). Climb to a double bolt belay anchor on a slab. P2-Climb left edge of the slab past a couple bolts and left around an arete and then up a fading crack (5.10). P3-Up the arete about 50' till a small alcove, then go right to a mantle and then up a sloping ramp (5.9). P4-Climb a shallow corner that has fixed pins into a chimney. Careful of rope drag on this pitch (11b). P5-Climb right in a shallow corner (crux, 11b) and then up a fist crack in an overhanging dihedral that faces right (10+). Belay at a sloping shelf. P6-Traverse west side or arete and then climb up left to the top. P5 and 6 are easily linked.Descent Options:
either descend via east slabls (consult guidebook) or make your way west acroos the saddle between towers 1&2 to the "Vertigo Raps"
Submitted by: admin on 2006-12-02
Views: 4220
Route ID: 4935
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Got the redpoint on the last pitch on my 3rd time up the thing. Tough pitch! A definite sandbag at the grade for Eldo.
Added: 2002-08-11
