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Penelope's Problem - 5.7

Average Rating = 3.29/5 Average Rating : 3.29 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.57/5
  Rock Quality 3.91/5
  Scenery 3.09/5
  Fun Factor 3.48/5

Description:

a fun, left facing flake that has perfect jams and a tricky start. Start 20' right of Grants crack at the base of the obvious flake. Go right at the top of the flake to the large ledge. Rap from the station with one 60m rope.

Submitted by: vegastradguy on 2004-06-13
Views: 2134
Route ID: 54322

47 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: crw5074 on 2015-09-13 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars Tricky start

Slabby start lead to great jams. Linked with Swan Slab Gully pitches 2&3.

Added: 2015-09-19

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: I_am_very_happy_2_b_here on 2012-10-20 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars short but fun

a good hand jam warm up or possible first lead for some. watch out for big groups and guides on weekends.

Added: 2012-12-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: jhdelany on 2012-09-01 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Easy Lieback

great way to introduce lieback

Added: 2012-09-01

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: amigo25zmy on 2011-10-07 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars first climb in the valley

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Added: 2011-10-07

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: critterdude542 on 2011-05-11 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars penelope

cool crack, too short, but fun jams

Added: 2011-05-11

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