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Journey Home - 5.10b

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Description:
Grade IV. One of the best multi-pitch 5.10s in North America. Shorter, but more sustained than the Scenic Cruise. Approach via the Cruise Gulley. This follows the huge left-facing dihedral system just left of Ament's Chimney. 300-400 feet of 3rd class gains the start. Pitch 1 has runout face climbing with instant exposure (5.9 R, do not fall!) to gain the dihedral system. The next 4-5 pitches are long pitches, with sustained climbing in the 5.10minus range. A definite crux (solid 5.10) comes on pitch 2 or 3 (depending on where you belay) exiting the chimney. Due to its sustained nature, this is a climb that should not be underestimated.
Submitted by: jcinco on 2003-11-24
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Route ID: 26979
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Ascent Note
Led all pitches. Did it in 4 pitches to the big ledge and soloed the exit flakes/chimney. 70 m rope. Last two pitches were rope stretchers.
Added: 2011-03-31
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Difficulty | 5.10a |
Safety Rating | R |
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beautiful mind fuck
led the first pitch....awesome.
Added: 2007-09-26
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Difficulty | 5.10c |
Safety Rating | R |
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onsight
I had a ledge collapse at the top. Closest I've come to death in 30 years climbing
Added: 2007-08-13
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Difficulty | 5.10b |
Safety Rating | X |
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big day
9 pitch could use a bolt ,poor landing for grounder. The crux was the sustained nature of this excellent climb , Id do it again . Much harder than Cruise in my opinion.
Added: 2007-06-01
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Worth repeating
I've done this route twice, and enjoyed it both times. It was nice to get to lead what I followed the first time. The crux pitch is superb. The second time up, my belayer fell asleep while I was leading a pitch near the top. That's always fun.
Added: 2007-03-30