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Unknown, 5.9 - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 3
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Rock (Sport)
G
1
5 bolts.
60
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.50/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 4.50/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

This route was recently rebolted and it is much safer and more enjoyable. Start is the same for Bee Sting, but climb straight up the face instead of traversing right. Lots of thin slab moves. The route increases in steepness as you climb. The crux is making the last moves to top out. Note - there are shuts at the top of the climb immediately left of this one so no tree anchor necessary. Shuts can be used to top-rope the 5.10 and 5.9 if so desired.

Descent Options:

Set an anchor on the tree, 5 ft to the left of the finish of the climb. Descend by walking off to the left.

Submitted by: jersteck on 2008-12-12
Views: 592
Route ID: 93253

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: bphillips on 2010-04-07 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars My first sport lead

Somewhat thin but not too bad. Addicted to leading sport now.

Added: 2010-10-18

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: miico000 on 2008-10-11 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Bolted 5.9 left of Bee Sting Direct

Sport lead on well placed bolts. Hot climb after noon.

Added: 2008-10-14