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I Gotta Wear Shades - 5.9
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Rock (Trad)
G
Some thin gear, and up to 2.5in
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Description:
A series of aretes on opposite sides leads up to a cluster of overhangs and an intimidating roof. Climb under the roof and exit to the right. Continue up a knobby face to the top.
Submitted by: joshy8200 on 2007-11-19
Views: 184
Route ID: 73094
3 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Top Rope ascent by:
ok route
new
Ok route mixing a few different types of moves. Not sure if the crux is the slightly tricky face mid-way up or the ugly beached whale move to exit right below the roof. Not super hard but awkward; probably more like a 5.8+ but might feel harder for newbies not used to dealing with some unusual moves.
A bit tricky to TR because the swing factor can make it hard to get back on if you come off. I added a little gear below the roof for a directional but as I played with the length of sling I found it either added too much drag under the roof or was not enough to let someone recover if they fell off too low. Maybe a second piece lower?
I now understand the name though; when you are just about to reach the roof and go right onto the big shelf, the sun is suddenly right there in your eyes - at least the time of day we were on it.
Natural anchor (small tree + cams/nuts/etc). Would be useful to have a larger cam for an anchor piece (#4 or #5?) for the big crack at the top.
A bit tricky to TR because the swing factor can make it hard to get back on if you come off. I added a little gear below the roof for a directional but as I played with the length of sling I found it either added too much drag under the roof or was not enough to let someone recover if they fell off too low. Maybe a second piece lower?
I now understand the name though; when you are just about to reach the roof and go right onto the big shelf, the sun is suddenly right there in your eyes - at least the time of day we were on it.
Natural anchor (small tree + cams/nuts/etc). Would be useful to have a larger cam for an anchor piece (#4 or #5?) for the big crack at the top.
Added: 2009-11-22
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Ascent Note
very fun overhangs, then some easy, juggy climbing up to the top.
Added: 2006-06-15
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Onsight ascent by:
Ascent Note
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Witnessed by: erin
Added: 2006-01-08
Added: 2006-01-08
