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Space Cadet - 5.10a
Average Rating : 4.20 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
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Description:
Climb thin crack (5.9) to small belay ledge. Continue past face and cracks to the top. This climb can be lead as one pitch with a 200' rope and proper runnering. There's a two bolt chain anchor at the top that has been recently installed. I believe you may need two 165' ropes to descend. Otherwise walk off. Mega Classic!
Submitted by: climblouisiana on 2002-08-07
Views: 579
Route ID: 21707
5 Ascents Recorded
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | R |
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Red Point ascent by:
SC
a proud lead due to runout past the last small wire in the seam to then crip the crux and runout to old bolt 20' above.
Feel glorious for weeks !
Feel glorious for weeks !
Added: 2012-02-29
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
Don't be a space cadet
Yeah the seam is thin girl fingers and the feet are bad, but suck it up and do it. Defintely the crux of the WHOLE route. Second pitch just demands a good head and concentration.
Added: 2007-11-11
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | R |
Second ascent by:
Don't be a space cadet when you lead this!
If you do it in two pitches (recommended on a windy day): 5.9 rating for the start is a joke--even for 5.10 leaders. Even *I* couldn't get my tiny fingertips in the seam at times. P2 - holy dangerous runout, Batman! I seconded this clean, but a lead fall would be serious. You are face climbing polished slab that is quite steep at times with one manky bolt to protect a loooong way at this grade. The McDowells are just telling you, "You're my bitch and don't forget it."
Added: 2007-04-24
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Thin and Fun
Crux comes low...Real thin but feet are pretty bomber the higher up you go...
Added: 2007-02-03
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
Recommended.
Great climb. First crux is thin slanting finger seam to start, then quickly moderates to belay. Second crux is smooth face just above to bolt (5.8-9 variation in crack just to right on arete).
Added: 2006-11-14
