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The Shield - A3 popular
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Traditional gear. Hooks, angles and LA's. Sawdoff 1"-1 1/2" angles are usefull. Leeper cams usefull.
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Description:
This one is a classic. The headwall pitches are a bit beat out. Start at the freeblast and then haul to Mammoth Ledges. The route has gone clean before but most parties still nail on three of the headwall pitches.
Submitted by: elcapbuzz on 2006-03-26
Views: 704
Route ID: 4503
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Onsight ascent by:
The Shield
The Groove had been cleaned for fixed gear, so lots of useless heads and RURPs were making new placements difficult. Pounding in RURPs next to the old ones seemed to be the best option..
Added: 2007-10-09
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Spectacular position
It doesn't get much more exposed than this.
Added: 2007-04-10
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Added: 2006-12-09
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Red Point ascent by:
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No comment
Added: 2004-12-05
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Ascent Note
No comment
Added: 2004-08-29
