Routes : North America : United States : Utah : Salt Lake - Utah Counties : Big Cottonwood Canyon : S-curve area : Melting Point
Melting Point - 5.10b
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Rock
7 Bolts and 2 pins near the top.
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Description:
This is the bolted route just to the right of the impressive (huge) roof, this route features two 5.10 cruxes and stellar views from the two bolt anchor. The first crux comes right off the ground. Two ropes may be needed for rappell.
Submitted by: bshaftoe on 2002-01-10
Views: 151
Route ID: 10317
3 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Fun
60m rope doesn't quite make it. It's short like 3 feet. It was close enough that I could get down by grabbing the rope on the other end and lowering myself the last 3 feet without the ATC. This could be a classic climb if it wasn't for the horrible bolts on it. The second bolt is one of those old bolts that doesn't have a high strength rating. Another bolt spins (not good). And the first bolt on the second crux is barely out of reach from the comfortable ledge after the long run-out. I recommend putting another bolt before it, or you could find somewhere to place some pro. After the second crux, the only protection you have is 2 old pitons. The first one looks ok, but the second looks pretty sketchy!! The top anchors look kind of bad too, but they work. I would recommend changing them, but since I've never put in bolts nor do I have the equipment, I can't do it. Overall awesome climb. It would be a classic if it had better protection!
Added: 2007-09-19
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| Safety Rating | G |
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Added: 2007-06-03
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Ascent Note
Fun long 10b with the crux at the first clip and then a trek to the chain ~100 ft up. Need a 70m to top rope or rap down, otherwise their is a midway rappel station. Lots of fun.
Added: 2002-07-11





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