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SHEEPISH - 5.6
Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 23
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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April 2011
Rock (Sport)
G
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Fixed - 7 bolts
95
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Description:
Located on the lower West Face Slabs. This is the slabby lower face between the SW Face and the trailhead. Approach from the trailhead, a short 4th class scramble up the polished slabs/ramp north of the trailhead leads to the base. This is an excellent area for beginner climbers, leaders and rappelers. SHEEPISH 5.6 *** 95’ F (7b) Belay at the NW upper edge of the slab (single bolt anchor belay beside large boulder). Route climbs the blunt SW aręte up clean solid (granite-like) slabs. 2 ring anchors just below the top (possible to lower off with 50 m rope).Descent Options:
lower from top anchors
Submitted by: applewood on 2012-04-29
Last Modified: 2013-04-03
Views: 455
Route ID: 111286
1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Very enjoyable!
clean and slabby, bolts not too close...apple orchard was flowering.
Added: 2013-03-20
