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The Howling - 5.10a popular
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Rock
PG13
2
Standard free rack for pitch 1. Draws for pitch 2.
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Description:
A fantastic route! Great climbing on crisp, clean rock. The first pitch ascends the right of two crack systems and is the better line. Go up to a huge ledge with a bolted anchor (belay here if just doing the first pitch). If continuing to the top (recommended) traverse left and belay at another bolted stance. Make sure to set a directional for your follower! The second pitch pulls up over a slight bulge and ascends the right edge of the headwall. Lots of exposure and very fun. A fantastic top out!
Submitted by: rmiller on 2002-06-05
Views: 512
Route ID: 18302
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Hang Dog ascent by:
Howling is Awesome
1st pitch onsite, 2nd pitch onsite, 3rd pitch grabbed a quickdraw off the bolt when I went a little too far right, 1 move to the left after the 1st bolt and I would have had the onsite, bummer. Beautifully intense exposure, insane view from the top. Must onsite 3p.
Added: 2009-07-06
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
My first time at the Needles
Awsome climb, P1 is crack, P2 is great face climbing. The start of P2 is quite exposed and scarry for a new climber. Although it's rated 5.10a it felt like a 5.9 to me.
Added: 2008-10-20
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
Onsight
I led P2. Sling a knob after the third bolt. A single 70m rope will just barely barely barely reach the anchors. Don't rap off the end, but it's all good.
Added: 2007-07-24
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| Safety Rating | G |
Flash ascent by:
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Added: 2007-07-10
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
good
the rope drag we created by using the right hand crack to start and the bolted belay at the start of p2 really sucked.
exciting climbing to the top of the impressive Warlock Needle
exciting climbing to the top of the impressive Warlock Needle
Added: 2007-05-24
