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PreviousTown Crier - A1
Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
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Description:
Climbed in 5-6 pitches. First pitch is 5.9 free, second is 5.8 free, then its aid for the next 3-4 pitches. Pitch 1- awk hand crack Pitch 2- Chimney (5.8) w/ exit move at 5.9 to left facing corner. Pitch 3- Face cracks, short pendulm left to vertical crack (which is A1, or aid this traverse for the only A2 on the pitch). Pitch 4- A1 and some free climbing to small overhang, angle off left into shallow open book. Right to bolt ladder. Pitch 5- Flaring cracks A1 and bolt ladder. Pitch 6- Final bolt ladder then mid-5th class free climbing up and left past alcove, finishing with a dirty crack to top. (last two pitches are often linked, most people do not do the dirty loose scramble to the top).
Submitted by: hollyclimber on 2004-06-22
Views: 535
Route ID: 1794
5 Ascents Recorded
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| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
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pretty fun. Lots of fixed gear on pitch 4. Offsets were pretty handy. A talon or similar hook could ease the transition to free climbing on the later pitches.
Added: 2005-09-05
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No comment
Added: 2004-08-20
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Great Route! It was my first multipitch aid route. The free climbing pitch 2 is a superfun chimney.
Witnessed by: E VanCannon
Added: 2001-07-11
Added: 2001-07-11
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Red Point ascent by:
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My first 'longer' aid route.
Added: 1994-10-30
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No comment
Added: 1993-06-15
