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Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Pro to 3.5", bolted rap chains atop each pitch
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.44/5
  Rock Quality 4.39/5
  Scenery 4.25/5
  Fun Factor 4.31/5

Description:

Popular 2-pitch offwidth/chimney dihedral on the south side of formation, located to the left of The Waterchute. Original 5.6 start goes up the face at about 15' to the left of the crack, then traversing right across a slopey ledge to get to the dihedral. The 5.8 direct start goes up an awkward trough that has a short finger crack inside. The second pitch begins at about 15' to the left of the bolted rap anchor of the first pitch, across the spacious ledge. One bolt protects the second pitch slab topout.

Descent Options:

2 raps.

Submitted by: baja_java on 2005-03-03
Last Modified: 2007-01-28
Views: 3515
Route ID: 6351

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: LarryHorwitz on 2008-10-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars always awesome

with the NEngland crew

Added: 2013-10-26

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: jasile on 2012-03-22 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars First multi pitch at JT

What a great way to start out a JT trip. Great route with amazing views. Might be a little easier than 5.6

Added: 2012-03-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Solo Solo ascent by: bowleggedgoat on 2011-10-10 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars early morning delight

good spot for morning warmup

Added: 2012-02-07

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: el_pirata on 2012-01-05 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars -

second pitch is super sweet! scramble to the true summit for some great views after reaching the second belay!

Added: 2012-01-05

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: dindolino32 on 2011-10-24 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars 3rd time on this. Still a fun climb for the grade

Took a group up for their 1st multipitch climb. Huge belay ledge allows for a comfortable rest and good pro throughout. After exiting the dihedral on the second pitch, there is a place to protect before the small mantel onto the Slav, just use a long sling to reduce drag. Then u got bolts so I thought it was never run out. Bring a couple of large hexes or 2x #4 c4s if u really want to sew it up.

Added: 2011-10-24

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