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Alpine Line - 5.9

Average Rating = 2.80/5 Average Rating : 2.80 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 16
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
Rock (Sport)
G
2
Bolts/anchors
100
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.50/5
  Rock Quality 2.56/5
  Scenery 3.12/5
  Fun Factor 2.78/5

Description:

Last route on the Big wall. The second pitch has not been bolted yet. Leave directions in place for top roping. This climb is very dirtly. Helmet for the belayer is mandatory.

Descent Options:

Rap or lower

Submitted by: gblauer on 2007-09-05
Views: 436
Route ID: 87634

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: abobo123 on 2009-09-26 (View Climbing Log)

1 out of 5 stars Bad Anchors.

Climbed it about a month ago and it deserves it's name. The anchors at the top (of P1) are in hollow rock and I was told by a party that climbed it today that one of them is pulling out and it was terrifying lowering off them. Not a climb I plan on doing again unless the anchors are replaced.

Added: 2009-09-26

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: brendenshowers on 2009-09-22 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Alpinish for a Sport route

Fun climb, but some spots left me a little nervous while leading it. One of the top anchors is loose and they're behind a deep ledge so top roping is somewhat sketchy for rope drag. There are also some big holds at the top marked off b/c of cracking.

Added: 2009-09-23

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: LarryHorwitz on 2009-06-20 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars feels Alpine for sure...for a sport route

There's a tree in the middle of this one! Nice!

Added: 2009-06-26

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: cleethree on 2009-06-14 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars My last climb of the day but my favorite by far

Gets a little scary at the top if this climb is hard for you. I really liked the line though.

Added: 2009-06-16

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: Pennsy on 2009-05-31 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Alpine Line

Long, steep, and pumpy

Added: 2009-05-31

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