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Monkey on a Football - 5.6

Average Rating = 3.36/5 Average Rating : 3.36 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (22)
Rock
2 bolts. Trad anchor using several cracks.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.71/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 3.50/5

Description:

Climb up the middle of the large slab which lies beneath the Hobbit area. Move up and left to the first bolt (run-out) then head up and then a little left to gain a right trending ramp with the second bolt that you follow to the top.

Submitted by: okieterry on 2004-05-19
Views: 257
Route ID: 50468

22 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Solo Solo ascent by: sporter on 2008-10-17 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Don't rope it

Don't rope it

Added: 2008-10-20

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: JohnCook on 2008-05-09 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Second

A good intro to Quartz slab climbing, with just enough stuff to hold and stand on. Seconded John on his first lead.

Added: 2008-05-14

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: JohnCook on 2008-05-09 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Lead

A good intro to Quartz slab climbing, with just enough stuff to hold and stand on.

Added: 2008-05-14

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: jip04 on 2008-05-09 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Great route to practice lead

Nice slab with big slopers

Added: 2008-05-12

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: JohnCook on 2007-11-17 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars toprope

First time on Ok granite, a brilliant intro to the rock and its friction.

Added: 2007-11-18

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