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Emerald City - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (14)
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Pro to approx 1". Stoppers, RP's, small cams, etc.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.33/5
  Rock Quality 4.33/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.33/5

Description:

Beatiful technical stemming corner, followed by a nice hand crack to a belay ledge. Descend or continue up on second pitch of Over The Hill (5.9).

Submitted by: holmeslovesguinness on 2004-03-14
Views: 803
Route ID: 19978

14 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: jmeizis on 2012-03-04 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars 5.9?

I did this right after Five Ten Crack and they felt about the same in difficulty. The pro is good but a lot of times you're stuffing it into the hills your second will use. Felt just as technical and sequency as Five Ten Crack.

Added: 2012-03-07

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: headyhemp on 2008-06-29 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars first moderate trad

fun good gear placements

Added: 2008-06-29

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: stashyboy on 2007-10-29 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars col

paco trip

Added: 2008-03-28

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: joneiche on 2006-02-04 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2006-02-04

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Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: schveety on 2005-04-16 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Beautiful little pitch, nice delicate layback on fingers.

Added: 2005-04-16

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