Routes : North America : United States : South Dakota : Mt. Rushmore Area : South Seas : Borneo : Solitaire
Solitaire - 5.7
Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (16)
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Description:
This starts in a steep waterchute on the left side of the formation when viewing the side opposite from Shipyard. Climb the gully to an easy but exposed ledge. Make a well-protected hard move(5.9ish) and climb past a few more bolt to the top of the spire. Classic
Submitted by: atg200 on 2001-10-25
Views: 783
Route ID: 5888
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With David
Fun lead with airy finish. Used a sling to protect traverse to last bolt. Solid anchor rap.
Added: 2012-07-01
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Classic!
Probably my favorite climb in the South Seas. The first section was extremely fun, but nothing mentioned the 30 foot runout to the next bolt up top. I wasn't up for the sketchy scramble and left a bail biner. Maybe I just missed the top anchors?
Added: 2008-08-11
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
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Great climb
Very fun climb. A classic. My east coast bones aren't accustomed to belaying from the top of small spires!
Added: 2007-06-17
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Great route. You may want a set of nuts or tcus to protect the scrambling between the second to last and last bolt.
Added: 2006-09-03
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Be solid at the grade for the steep beginning. It's an awesome climb. You won't find another "sport" route like this anywhere.
Added: 2006-03-07
