Routes : North America : United States : Washington : Central Washington : Icicle Canyon : Pearly Gates : Celestial Groove
Celestial Groove - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.75 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Description:
Just left of Pearly Gates, a slanting hand crack leads to a steepening ramp. Fire through the steep opening moves and finess your way through the rest.Descent Options:
Rap with a 60m, possibly with a 50, not sure. Otherwise, walk off the back.
Submitted by: triggerhappy on 2006-11-13
Views: 719
Route ID: 81137
4 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
The start really is the crux
The guides call this a '5.9+'- which means the start isn't a 5.9 but the rest of the route is true to the grade.
Added: 2010-04-27
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Second ascent by:
What a start! P+R's Pain and Revenge maybe a better name....
Talk about a humbling start! Still a wild climb and well worth the effort.
Added: 2008-10-27
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| Safety Rating | G |
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so good
fun rout with cool start and sustained fun up high
Added: 2007-12-15
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Red Point ascent by:
Celestial Groove
Awesome route. Pumpy start.
Added: 2007-09-29
