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Howard Roark - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
Alexis Scott
Rock (Trad)
G
1
Hands and above
100
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

This is the overhanging dihedral to the right of Eureka. Scramble up the boulders into the corner of the wall then jam and stem to the top. Rappel from a tree.

Descent Options:

Rap from tree

Submitted by: drfelatio on 2008-09-26
Views: 145
Route ID: 96124

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: drfelatio on 2008-09-22 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Tough start, tough finish

Tricky start on top of a broken rhodo. Rest is pretty relaxed (except for all the spiderwebs!) till you get to the finish where you have to claw up some dirt/mud. Protects really well.

Added: 2008-09-26