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Moby Dick (Ahab) - 5.10b
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Frank Sacherer, Jim Bridwell (9/64)
Rock (Trad)
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Cams, double 1" - 3" and 1 6" cam
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Description:
The big left facing dihedral to the right of Moby Dick center. The crux is where it necks down to a squeeze chimney type offwidth. Requires good core strength, and stamina.Descent Options:
Rap with 2 50m ropes. Can rap to ledge and downclimb with 1 60m rope.
Submitted by: jv on 2009-05-11
Views: 1853
Route ID: 41291
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
Physical
Sustained and physical. I went left side in. Arm bars are super solid. No chance of falling out. Just moving up is hard. I was getting only 3-4" per effort until it narrowed to hands. Look for Crimps and footholds on the faces outside cracks to find stances for pro or resting.
Added: 2010-04-19
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| Safety Rating | G |
Hang Dog ascent by:
Up
YUghhhughghuh! Burly fun!
Added: 2008-04-07
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Squeezies
A total grunt but not particularly difficult considering...
Slow and steady progression is the key. If you start to fight and squirm to get through it quickly you'll fail. You need a nice sized rack with everything from small fingers to a #6. The fun's not over when you get past the squeeze. Took about 45min to lead. 70M rope will barely get you to the ground.
Slow and steady progression is the key. If you start to fight and squirm to get through it quickly you'll fail. You need a nice sized rack with everything from small fingers to a #6. The fun's not over when you get past the squeeze. Took about 45min to lead. 70M rope will barely get you to the ground.
Added: 2007-10-22
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| Safety Rating | G |
eat your wheaties
and some nails for good measure
Added: 2007-05-14
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Ascent Note
awkward and physical. fun to tr but would be a terrifying lead.
Added: 2001-10-31
