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Grease Gun Groove - 5.6

Average Rating = 3.89/5 Average Rating : 3.89 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 59
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Small stuff for beginning, pin at top
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.06/5
  Rock Quality 3.94/5
  Scenery 3.39/5
  Fun Factor 4.06/5

Description:

Leftmost route in the popular section of the Near Trapps. Starts in a clean, left-facing corner 85 ft. left of Bird Cage.

Submitted by: jhwnewengland on 2004-06-15
Views: 1911
Route ID: 24598

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: ryanv on 2004-08-28 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

A nice climb. Got really pumped out placing protection right at the crux above the pin. A lot of cursing involved but eventually got the pro placed and made the moves past the overhangs. Went all the way to the top following a slightly different line then shown in the williams select guidebook. P2 diagonaled right to a small, broken left facing corner then straight up to a series of very grassy ledges to the right of a small tree. P3 up through two left facing corners with overhangs to the top. This way seems to get traffic, while the line shown in the Williams guidebook is lost to lichen. Led all pitches. Led the first pitch again with Jim. It was much easier this time as I found additional foot holds at the crux , transforming the climb to just an average 6 in my mind

Witnessed by: Himanshu (8/28) and Jim T. (10/9/04)
Added: 2004-08-28