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(Black Rain) - 5.9 popular
Average Rating : 3.90 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (69)
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Five new bolts to new ring anchors. Hazardous ledge if setting top-rope, with very long tie-in and backup line. Beware of ledging hazard to third bolt. Most falls at the rings.
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Description:
To the right of the Amphitheater section, the right half of the Tall Gray Wall has a slight depression below a small ledge: two bolts there show this route, and are the crux. Going right using the dark flake area and reaching over to those bolts is the usual 5.9 line. Leading straight up the first two bolts is much harder (see "Black Rain Direct"). Taking a line to the left of the bolts is a neglected 5.8 variation.Descent Options:
It is a long way to Three Bears Gully. A minor gully at 'Devil' is difficult, especially down and with a pack.
Submitted by: bulldog on 2008-09-27
Last Modified: 2011-08-16
Views: 2432
Route ID: 15638
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
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Onsight ascent by:
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Various options. Right is easier
Added: 2013-02-18
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Fun on Lead
Kind of reachy to clip the bolts if you have short arms.
Added: 2013-01-28
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
First Lead
After working this route the last 4 times out I finally got my first lead at Pilot on this route. Lots of fun and I can't wait to do it again!
Added: 2012-07-12
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
Almost got it!!
Got to the 4th bolt on my 1st attempt. ARGGGHH!! Mock led it all the way with a quickness though. I'll get the flash next time.
Added: 2012-05-28
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| Difficulty | 5.1 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Awsome
loved it was first lead of the day plenty of sun
Added: 2012-04-29
