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Description:
Combine the first and second pitches into one with a 60m rope, then finishe the route in two pitches. Crux is a steep, juggy section. Good gear - super fun! Full value to the end. "The Golden Rule" is a great 5.11 finish!
Submitted by: goober on 2004-10-02
Views: 325
Route ID: 46436
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Onsight ascent by:
Gunks climbing in N.C.
Amazing P3 corner to roof. Thought it was more technical than Dopey and just as pumpy. Reminded me of the Gunks only more remote and taller.
Added: 2009-10-05
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Dang!
That last pitch is goooooooood. Techy climbing to big jug hauling. First pitch is a bit ill defined in the Select guide, but second and third (crux) pitches are obvious.
Added: 2009-05-19
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
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Full Value Sustained 5.9 Climbing
This is full value and is sustained 5.9 climbing. If you only want to climb the last pitch you can rap down from the bivy cave and traverse over on a ledge system. I haven't done it but two dudes climbed The Golden Rule that way. I have lots of pics on my trip report here http://www.onthesharpend.com/2009/04/05/construction-job-on-shortoff-mountain-nc/
Added: 2009-04-05
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Great climb
The arching corner at the start of the crux pitch is much more technical and demanding than the overhanging jug haul above!
Added: 2008-11-10
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
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This is a good one
The roof section has good stances and protects with finger size gear with aplomb. The arching rock before it has some spice and I thought it was just as difficult as the roofs. Do not follow the Shull directions for the 2nd pitch! Climbing the arete to the right of the grassy ledge wil put you in a world of hurt. Just continue up the 1st pitch dihedral until you have to tic up a small arete on the right side. A 6 foot by 1 foot ledge will be immediatley to your right at this point. Get some gear, pull a small overhang, and climb a left facing corner to the next ledge. Lastly, watch yourself on the start of the last pitch; unless I was off route this has some bad fall potential.
Added: 2008-07-07
