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Morning Sun - 5.11c

Average Rating = 3.75/5 Average Rating : 3.75 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
Rock (Sport)
G
1
5 bolts
50
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

climb up the right-facing corner to the big ledge. Many routes start from this ledge. Morning sun begins on a boulder sitting against the main wall. Traverses up and right on steep rock.

Submitted by: ledavis23 on 2008-10-29
Views: 82
Route ID: 96734

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4 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: alpineclimb on 2009-10-30 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars cool...

climbin'

Added: 2009-10-30

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: climberclif on 2009-07-11 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars .

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Added: 2009-08-10

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: olive on 2009-03-08 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars fun short line

This was a fun climb, but it was over so quickly. I really liked the moves going over the first roof. Got a little nervous about potentially hitting ledges if I fall. Sent it second go.
Might be a little soft for the grade.

Added: 2009-03-09

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: ledavis23 on 2008-10-19 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars RP

Fun first roof. I thought the crux was at bolt 3

Added: 2008-10-29