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Andromeda Strain - 5.7

Average Rating = 3.62/5 Average Rating : 3.62 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (12)
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One bolt, small to medium cams, bigger pieces for anchor
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.67/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 3.67/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Near the middle of the formation, climb a slab past thin cracks to a bolt, then move left to the main crack. Follow the crack to the top, walk off right and back.

Submitted by: snoopy138 on 2004-11-11
Views: 966
Route ID: 61651

12 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: alexpete on 2011-05-07 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars With Erin

Finally knocked it off.

Added: 2011-05-07

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
Solo Solo ascent by: ericfoltz on 1998-02-13 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Solo

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Added: 2010-05-07

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: quiteatingmysteak on 2009-12-21 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars clearly the 'plum' on the formation

that being said.... meh.

Added: 2009-12-21

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: donald949 on 2008-03-29 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Crux is the start and first pro, a bolt, is kind of high for a g rating. But I spotted the leader while the belayer managed the rope. Which I would recommend for lead climbing.

Added: 2008-03-31

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: monkmiller510 on 2007-11-23 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Nice, face and crack

Thin face moves off the ground..then up and right for some crack.

Added: 2007-12-19

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