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Essence of Manky - 5.9

Average Rating = 3.25/5 Average Rating : 3.25 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (17)
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Jim Thurmond, Eric Ulner 1985
Rock
bolts; chain anchors
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.33/5
  Rock Quality 3.33/5
  Scenery 3.17/5
  Fun Factor 3.50/5

Description:

At the back of the alcove, the dihedral up to the overhangs. Originally, finished out above the overhangs for a tough 11+. Stop at the chains, or bring trad to fall on above 'em.

Submitted by: jds100 on 2001-12-11
Last Modified: 2007-12-02
Views: 672
Route ID: 6059

17 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: turbodarky on 2011-10-22 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars fun

would like to lead it on gear next time

Added: 2011-10-25

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: ghaywood on 2008-11-11 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars fun

hated cleaning it.

Added: 2008-11-11

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: mdorsett on 2008-11-11 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Essence of Manky

My first lead on it....nice fun little climb for a cold rainy day

Added: 2008-11-11

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: mdorsett on 2008-09-21 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Essence of Manky

i did this one barefoot

Added: 2008-11-10

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: Upperlimits on 2007-12-31 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Fun climb

Pretty wet after the rain. Started with Chimneying and found that didn't work out. You have to stem it to get there. Hate to fall at the start as you could get very hurt. Very sweet climb.

Added: 2008-01-02

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