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Southwest Corner III 5.9 - 5.9

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
Rock
standard rack & a 60m rope shortens the rappells
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Easy rock to the First Terrace, 200'. Follow a prominent, left-facing corner system (5.6) to the Second Terrace & move 50' left for a belay. A long 5.7 pitch angles left to the very edge of the south face. Pitches 5 & 6 will land you at the Pizza Pan belay, last pitch goes to the summit.

Submitted by: soccer_fan on 2004-07-14
Views: 217
Route ID: 55937

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: amason on 2007-01-19 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars good one

nice descent thru gash

Added: 2007-01-19

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: amason on 2007-01-19 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars good one

nice descent thru gash

Added: 2007-01-19

Ratings
  Difficulty
Onsight Onsight ascent by: wannabe on 2006-06-03 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Much better route than the south face, the climbing is more sustained. The crux was the pitch leading up to the prow, slightly overhanging, but well protected. Climb right underneath the prow and over the notch to gain the east face. A short travese puts you on the South Face route, you will know you are on route when you see all the fixed gear. Enjoy!

Witnessed by: Steve Tragesser
Added: 2006-06-03