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North Overhang - 5.9 popular

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (59)
Rock
Mixed
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.27/5
  Scenery 4.09/5
  Fun Factor 4.36/5

Description:

Doable in 1 pitch from the Ledge at the base of Upper Right Ski Track. Follow the obvious flake to easier climbing to the roof. Clip two bolts (with runners to avoid rope drag) then pull left and jam to the top. Stellar.

Submitted by: adamd on 2004-12-01
Last Modified: 2007-02-20
Views: 542
Route ID: 6350

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: JRBarnett on 2009-07-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Note

Fun climb. Moving around the overhand into the crack was pretty pumpy for me, but it was super fun.

Added: 2009-07-01

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: dindolino32 on 2009-03-20 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars not as good as I expected.

So first of all, both bolts were ancient and need replaced. I added pro because I am paranoid like that. The 1st pitch was pretty boring and easy. Nothing really stood out in my mind. Awaiting the 2nd pitch with anticipation, I edged around to find an easy crack to just slam my fist in and go. It didnt really feel exposed to me because it was over after about 2 moves. I put in 1 cam for my follower and walked up the rest of the crack. Then, the rope got stuck in the crack and communication was impossible around the rock. She finally made a few moves and was next to me. She agreed that it wasnt that great of a route.

Added: 2009-03-24

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: local_guy on 2008-12-31 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars great looking

spectacular and crowded climb. best done at sunset. way to finish up the year, jess!

Added: 2009-01-03

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: tradrenn on 2008-12-31 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Superb.

With 70m. rope I was able to rap back to the ground in one shot.

Added: 2008-12-31

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: radioface on 2008-11-05 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars faith

in the jams

Added: 2008-11-05

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