Routes : North America : United States : Montana : Rock Climbing : Helena : Avalanche Gulch : Sunfire Slab + Fire Spire : Fire Spire
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Fire Spire - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Randall Green & Jake Mergenthaler
Rock (Trad) (Sport)
PG13
2
12 bolts, supplement with medium stoppers & hand-sized cams. Chains at top
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Description:
Begin on a ledge just to the right of Sun Fire belay ledge. Belay near bolt on a small exposed ledge. Use gear to supplement bolts. End first pitch on a spacious ledge. Second pitch begins on left side of ledge, work up past bolts onto steeper face split by an irregular crack. End on a crack system with medium gear.Descent Options:
Abseil only
Submitted by: emery on 2007-09-06
Views: 1082
Route ID: 88345
2 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Flash ascent by:
Exposure and loose rock
Fun route. Little loose rock here and there. Questionable pro placements due to rock quality. When you see it you have to at least try it.
Added: 2014-07-02
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Hang Dog ascent by:
Mostly sport + some tiny cams
Despite the route being advertised as mixed sport / trad, it's really about 90% sport. Some holds are loose - I kicked off a foothold, and my second pulled a handhold (and was quite shaken). I know the guidebook says "medium gear + hand size cams" but I used a TCU 0, 00, and 000, and nothing larger than a 0.3 (blue) camalot.
Added: 2007-10-19
