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American Wall 5.3 (5.7) - 5.7
Average Rating : 2.92 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 27
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (23)
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Multiple double slings, Hex 8 and Stopper 9(for start) and stopper 7 (for finish), maybe a Friend 3
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Description:
Sandbag wide crack start or tricky direct start (lasso spike), to huge bomber plates with good gear (see above). Huge holds and slung plates lead to a ledge with a small tree. Finish left or straight up for a 5.7 top out. Ignore junk bolts to right.
Submitted by: rck_climber on 2003-07-19
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Route ID: 501
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Top Rope ascent by:
mock
mock led this, protection looked awkward. didnt seem like 5.7 at the top.
Added: 2012-05-28
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| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
top roped
i think this would be pretty scary on lead although the holds are great
Added: 2012-05-28
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Added: 2009-08-18
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | R |
scary climb
scary as crap pro sucks but what have ya and strung out at the top.
Added: 2009-07-31
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Good frist trad lead
good easy route to learn placing gear
Added: 2009-03-19
