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Popular Mechanics - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.30 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 155
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (20)
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Mari Gregery, Mike Lechlinski, John long 11/77
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Pro to 2", bolted rap anchors
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Description:
A thin move down low leads up to a beautiful, right-facing corner. Excellent route.Descent Options:
Rap.
Submitted by: baja_java on 2002-10-14
Last Modified: 2007-03-13
Views: 1753
Route ID: 25526
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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must do after Ace of Spades
Route felt a little bit easier (less sustained) than Ace, but very fun nonetheless. Climbed after Ace makes this combo well worth the approach. Route has rap rings.
with Neil and Eileen.
with Neil and Eileen.
Added: 2018-04-17
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Popular Mechanics
Good route, but not near as special as Ace of Spades. The right corner (Mechanics) just continues with more of the same versus the nice and steep hand sized crack (Ace) on the left wall. For some reason Miramontes has this as a 5.10a, but it is easier than Ace of Spades. Decent approach gets you away from the crowds. Both worth doing. Both share the same start which is really the crux. Fixed rap is over to the left towards the chimney. Gets little to no sun in January. With Chad from CA.
Added: 2013-02-02
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| Safety Rating | G |
Nice
I thought Ace of Spades was slightly better.
Added: 2012-01-26
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good moves, thin section down low is for sure the crux. Fun!
Added: 2011-10-22
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Added: 2010-06-13
