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variation: The Dreaded Colour out of Space - 5.7

Average Rating = 2.00/5 Average Rating : 2.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 15
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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John Hogge
Rock (Sport)
R
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5 draws. Start on the ledge left of the upper ladder. Lead the last two bolts of Cosmic Horror; after clipping the 2nd, unclip the 1st to avoid rope drag. Blind belay from hereon. Traverse high on the cliff, clipping the upper bolts of Icy Touch, Nya
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating R
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 2.00/5

Description:

Nice sloper route with intimidating, balancey runouts, and a little sequencey with two 5.7 cruxes and two dangerous traverse-swing-onto-slab runouts. Not recommended unless you dominate 5.7. The runouts are mellower to second; maybe a 5.8/5.9 climber can safely do them.

Submitted by: Hogge on 2010-10-20
Views: 605
Route ID: 106974

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating R
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: Hogge on 2010-10-20 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars FA route entry

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Added: 2010-10-20