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The Column Direct - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
Rock
top rope, also trad, but protection is sparse in some spots.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.67/5
  Scenery 4.67/5
  Fun Factor 3.67/5

Description:

Straight up the face of the column dont use either edge.

Submitted by: pelliott on 2002-10-15
Views: 97
Route ID: 10973

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: climb4free on 2003-05-22 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Classic for a reason

Busy area, climbers and spectators alike. Guidebook has the greatest one-liner ever. "Put your foot on your ear and stand up"

Added: 2008-09-17

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: postalhoot on 2008-04-15 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars mid april

fun, bit of work at bottom and top. midsection alright

Added: 2008-05-30

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: wenclg1 on 2007-05-02 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Ascent

Ascent

Added: 2007-05-06

Ratings
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Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: cruxmonger on 2005-03-29 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2005-03-29

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: brennanand on 2004-10-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Good moves here and there, watch out for bees.

Added: 2004-10-16

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