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Blue Velvet - 5.10c
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Rock
G
3
upper pitches--cams: 1 ea. 1-2"
first pitch--9 draws
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Description:
"If you climb all three pitches, this route is almost as good as Bolee Gold. Most climbers just do the first pitch because the second and third pitches are bold. On the first pitch, a tricky start leads to sustained 5.9 and 5.10 moves. The bolts are far enough apart to get your attention. Toprope the first pitch (barely!) with a 60 meter rope but only if the belayer moves up the ramp at the start of Scheister (be careful!)." ~McNamara
Submitted by: pierredestcroix on 2006-08-17
Views: 198
Route ID: 49477
5 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.10c |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
Blue Velvet
Nice "Glacier point" style smearing and crimping. Toproped first pitch only after rapping Hardings Chimney. Planning to lead this one next opportunity.
Added: 2009-08-02
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| Safety Rating | G |
not my kind of climb....
mantle, smear, cry and repeat
Added: 2008-04-27
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Onsight ascent by:
Great Route
Great climb, bolt seperation will definately get your attention.
Added: 2007-10-01
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| Difficulty | 5.10c |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Blue Velvet
The start is interesting, somewhat reminiscent of Walking a Thin Line at Mickey's. Fairly sustained climb.
Added: 2007-02-17
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Ascent Note
No comment
Witnessed by: Adam Peterson
Added: 2004-08-17
Added: 2004-08-17
