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The Howling - 5.10a
Average Rating : 4.22 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (18)
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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: 1142
Route ID: 18302
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| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
felt 5.9
for the needles. maybe a move at bolt 2, but definitely felt easier than Innersanctum. not really scary, moves starting P2 are casual.
Added: 2010-08-05
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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
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 |
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Added: 2007-07-10
