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Caver's Route 5.3R *** -
Average Rating : 4.67 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Description:
4 pitch chimney climb. Face climb to a ledge below the first chimney and continue to the next ledge above an old caving bolt. Tunnel THROUGH the rock to a tight belay ledge. 3rd pitch is a squeeze chimney up between chockstones to an aesthetic perch.
Submitted by: admin on 2003-03-01
Views: 658
Route ID: 913
7 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.5 |
| Safety Rating | R |
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Onsight ascent by:
big bros if you don't like chimney runouts
great climb.
Added: 2012-05-09
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | R |
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good stuff
super fun exposed squeeze chimneys
Added: 2012-04-01
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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fun climb.
super fun climb. great photo opportunities.
Added: 2010-08-08
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| Safety Rating | G |
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nice top out
started on curving crack and bailed right through a 30ft. cramped ledge to get onto this route.. fun chimney, very unique.
Added: 2009-04-23
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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classic
lots... and lots of fun!
Added: 2008-08-24
