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MS: Frigid Air - 5.7

Average Rating = 4.67/5 Average Rating : 4.67 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 31
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
Rock (Trad)
1
A couple of 1" pieces near the bottom, then a few big pieces (up to 5") for the rest
40
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.50/5

Description:

This relatively low-angle layback crack is the back righthand corner of the alcove of the Middle Sunset area (see directions under 'Gone Fishing'). Nice cave below the start from which the cool air flows that gives this climb its moniker.

Descent Options:

Double-bolt belay atop with rappel rings.

Submitted by: virginiapine on 2006-02-22
Last Modified: 2008-05-02
Views: 310
Route ID: 52328

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: bonner340b on 2007-08-04 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars .

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Added: 2007-08-05

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: rastafarout on 2007-08-04 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Cool breeze

I had to run it outa bit,because my biggest piece was #3 camalot :)

Added: 2007-08-05

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: patioogden on 2006-07-04 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Frigid Air

Fun climb on a hot day!

Added: 2007-02-28

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: virginiapine on 2004-04-16 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2004-04-16

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: jstone on 1991-07-20 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

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Added: 1991-07-20