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MS: Steep Flake - 5.11c

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Rock (Trad)
PG13
1
cams to 2" and a bolt, anchors
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Description:

Backside of Middle Sunset - Hike past Frigid Air and through the talus field. When come out, the first boulder uphill has several routes on it. this is the first route you come to and obvious to identify from the steep flake.

Start with an underclinging boulder problem to gain the juggy flake. follow it up and right through harder moves to a bolt. From here traverse left on crimps to gain the right leaning, flaring, arm swallowing hand crack.

Variation 2. From the starting boulder problem move left and gain the vertical crack system.

Variation 3. From the bolt, it may be possible to work right (following the natural line of the steep flake). It is unknown if this variation has seen an ascent.

Descent Options:

rap from anchors

Submitted by: cadaverchris on 2006-12-13
Last Modified: 2009-09-21
Views: 62
Route ID: 81844

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