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Gear Battle - 5.8
Average Rating : 3.75 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
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Rock (Trad)
PG13
Gear to 2 inches
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Description:
On the opposite side of the road from Greenough's. Obvious tower/fins visible from road. Climb the face to the left of Wet Dream. Follow horzontal cracks on right side of tower until mid way up the route. Then tend left on face using horizontal/vertical cracks for protection to the anchor. Variant climbs rap line (5.8-.9) chossy with slightly runout pro
Submitted by: fredo on 2007-07-09
Views: 659
Route ID: 42208
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9 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
Tricky Trad
Good pro as long as you bring a variety, wires very useful.
Added: 2009-11-10
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
Second ascent by:
gear battle
fun climbing on the arete. it was super windy and very fun.
Added: 2009-06-04
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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decent gear route
lots of placements, some suspect blocks but still relitivly safe
Added: 2007-03-01
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Ascent Note
No comment
Added: 2006-02-07
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Red Point ascent by:
Ascent Note
Very enjoyable, easily protected trad route. Lives up to it's name when selecting what gear to place. Anchors are awkward to reach, I swing right at loose block and place a cam before reaching over to clip the anchor.
Added: 2004-08-21
