Routes : North America : United States : South Dakota : Mt. Rushmore Area : Monster : Picture Window : Gossamer
PreviousGossamer - 5.7
Average Rating : 4.75 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (28)
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Quickdraws, possibly a stopper to protect the opening moves.
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Description:
Starts high on the shoulder of the flake. Climb a wierd crack onto a pedestal - you may want to place a piece because you are pulling out over a 30 foot drop. Climb easily to a stance where a bolt can be clipped(scary if you are short). Make a few thin moves until the flakes narrows, and then grab the edge and shuffle up the side. The climbing is spectacular and totally unique-one of the very best routes at Rushmore.
Submitted by: atg200 on 2001-10-22
Views: 623
Route ID: 5717
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28 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
fun layback
just as intimidating to lead as it is to follow
Added: 2011-09-27
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| Safety Rating | G |
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this climb is sweet
Added: 2010-07-16
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Very original (looking).
First route in SD for me. Crazy granite.
Added: 2008-07-25
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Gossamer
it's a pretty cool climb, not hard.
Added: 2007-12-23
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Top Rope ascent by:
stellar
jumped on another parties TR. Next time worthy of a lead. I'd birng a .5 or .75 to protect the opening. Not that the climbing is difficult there, just that it's about 30 feet down even though you've only done 4 moves.
Added: 2007-06-17
