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Diagnostics - 5.6 popular
Average Rating : 3.71 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 20
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (33)
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Description:
Obvious dihedral to the right of Count Dracula. Has a pretty powerful layback start for a "5.6".*** BEFORE you climb, check midway up crack for Desert Wasp nest; it has been there off and on since 2007 ***
Descent Options:
Downscramble to climber's right.
Submitted by: climbsomething on 2008-05-12
Views: 582
Route ID: 31095
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33 Ascents Recorded
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Onsight ascent by:
another day at Josh
Difficult start for beginners, but still fun
Added: 2010-02-26
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
good crack
fun yet at the same time a little bit of a challenge. Josh and I did it like three times. Pro to # 3 no bolts.
Added: 2009-12-26
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| Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by:
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Added: 2009-10-26
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Hard start!
Tough start for a 5.6. Leave the smaller gear at the bottom, I'd say 2-3.5". A horn or 2 sling well.
Added: 2009-05-10
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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good fun
followed for my friends first 5.6 lead
Added: 2009-05-03
