Routes : North America : United States : California : Joshua Tree National Park : Real Hidden Valley : Sentinel Rock : Western Saga
Western Saga - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.60 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 15
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (21)
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Description:
Climb begins 30' right of Fote Hog. Go up crack to large ledge. Belay there. Then climb up a hand crack in a right facing dihedral to small roof. Topout and walk-off to the right. OR -- after clearing the roof, instead of exiting right, step left to go up a left facing dihedral with handcrack (Fote Hog finish), and then scamper over the top to longer but easy slab walk-off to climber's left.Descent Options:
Walk-offs.
Submitted by: baja_java on 2006-05-15
Last Modified: 2007-02-22
Views: 1965
Route ID: 33883
21 Ascents Recorded
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Second ascent by: kubok13 on 2014-03-19
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Added: 2014-04-04
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: dowww on 2013-05-17
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Western Saga
Very good pitch for the grade. I like the variety on it and of course the roof pull which was fun and physical. I did a gear belay on the obvious ledge and we soloed up the short crack to the left for the walk off, no worries. Good to combine with Ball Bearing.
Added: 2013-05-18
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Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by: quiteatingmysteak on 2012-03-11
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needs more cleaning but will be better in time.
Added: 2012-03-11
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Flash ascent by: bowleggedgoat on 2010-10-13
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Roof yeah!
pulling the roof is awesome! shitty rock at the beginning.
Added: 2012-02-07
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Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by: snowey on 2012-01-29
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followed josh
We ran up this. Good fun.
Added: 2012-01-29