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15. El Sendero Diablo - 5.11c

Average Rating = 4.80/5 Average Rating : 4.80 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
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24 quick draws, two ropes, ascenders
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.25/5
  Rock Quality 4.75/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

6 pitches (9, 11c, 11b, 10+, 11b, 7). Stellar route, the easiest overhung multi-pitch. To descend: Climb down the left (West) side of the summit block to the top anchors onto 'Fit for Life'. The first person to descend must clip the single rope through all the bolts in order to reach the anchor on the ledge. Remember to tie the end of the rope to the anchor. The second person then ties on the other rope and rappels on two ropes to retrieve the quickdraws. Once level with the ledge, pull in the other fixed rope. Use this method or wind up dangling hopelesly in space. For added safety, bring a set of prusicks or ascenders and etriers.

Submitted by: hazael on 2004-02-09
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Route ID: 2900

10 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: stevecurtis on 2009-02-18 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Rope solo

A bit contrived, but nice climbing, particularly up high. I thought it was a little soft.

Added: 2009-10-21

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: fubar on 2006-12-13 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Rapping is the toughest part!

A stellar route, perhaps my favorite at Portrero. We rapped the route after not seeing the alternate anchors, which meant I had to clip one line in as I went for my partner. Very tedious and somewhat scary. Still an amazing piece of rock, though.

Added: 2007-11-02

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: cf on 2007-03-15 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars good route

good route, only the first three pitches. To bad there wasn't enough daylight to finish.

Added: 2007-03-15

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: okieterry on 2001-01-18 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars after witnessing a horror show on

the descent the previous evening, russell hooper and i had a great time on this fantastic route. this is one of my most favorite routes.

Added: 2007-01-19

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: sara_segovia on 2007-01-13 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars ...

toda la ruta esta con madre,con un pequeño techo, poquito desplome en un largo etc, lo unico que no me gusto, fue el rappel y menos de noche, aaa malditas reuniones q no encontrabamos!

Added: 2007-01-14

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