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Ken's Blind hole - 5.6

Average Rating = 2.00/5 Average Rating : 2.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Rock (Trad)
PG13
2
Standard Gunks Rack
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 2.00/5
  Scenery 3.50/5
  Fun Factor 2.00/5

Description:

Saunter up the face starting at a groove 85 feet right of Updraft, to a large boulder on GT ledge. From boulder climb up and right to a dihedral, up this, then exit right to the top

Descent Options:

rappel.

Submitted by: breaksteel on 2009-05-16
Views: 733
Route ID: 99511

2 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: juliacoreyburns on 2011-07-02 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars did it once... that's enough.

yeah, for sure not many people get on this route... lots and lots of lichen and grassy ledges. climbed with Dave. i led Kens blind hole to GTL and he led last pitch of last will be first to finish.

Added: 2011-07-04

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: breaksteel on 2009-05-13 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars Pretty forgettable route.

Lead the first pitch with Kevin. Bring hiking boots, this climb has more than likely not been climbed since the FA. There was a ton of moss and really hear to read the route. A few interesting moves and some easier climbing.

Added: 2009-05-16