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Vision Quest - 5.10d

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
Rock
Standard desert rack with lots of extra large gear
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10d
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

A very aesthetic line that splits the north and south summits of the King of Pain. Good route with lots of stout wide crack. P1: Starts out with excellent finger lieback with good edges for the feet. Moves left to wide crack. P2: Cups and fists eventually widen to a slightly sandy slot. Too wide for a #6 Friend; but a big bro will work. P3: More fists and cups that eventually go to a bulge. Pulling the bulge is .10+ hands. Continue up easy crack, till you get to a ledge with a lot of sturdy blocks. There is no fixed anchor here, but if you find a spot to sit, plant your feet against a rock, you'll be fine. P4: Very fun and exciting pitch. Continue up the crack that splits the north and south summit, and then work your way out right through the choss band. Climbing is only 5.9, but gear and rock aren't great. Be careful about getting your ropes stuck on the second rappel.

Submitted by: madmax on 2004-04-14
Views: 131
Route ID: 51213

5 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10d
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: earlethesquirrel on 2008-11-08 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Desert tower burl-fest

Climbed this route with Greg. Lots of sand and loose death-blocks. Led the first and third pitches. Didn't have enough gear to lead the first pitch safely. Did a lot of leapfrogging of cams. Hung once on the second lead. Burly handjamming over a couple roofs. Spooky following the fourth and final pitch. This climb left an indelible impression on my psyche.

Added: 2008-11-28

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10d
  Safety Rating G
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: jiro on 2007-11-12 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 2007-12-25

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: poorboy on 2005-04-28 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Great summit! Fun climbing too.

Added: 2005-04-28

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: crackmd on 2005-04-21 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Awesome line. Not as burly as the guidebook makes it out to be. The wide sections are short-lived. Bizarre final pitch. Great summit.

Witnessed by: Poorboy, Steve L.
Added: 2005-04-21

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: goodman on 1995-04-15 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 1995-04-15