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The Prowess - 5.8

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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
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Rick Thompson & Glenn Thomas, 1986
Rock
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Standard Rack - leave the big stuff
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Description:
Starts 10' right of arete. Move up and left to a stance by the arete. No gear up to this point. Step around arete and make your way to top. Can be done in one long pitch. Use long runners on lower placements to avoid rope drag.
Submitted by: bumblie on 2006-10-11
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Route ID: 52084
10 Ascents Recorded
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Safety Rating | G |
Direct start
Great climb. Not at all "PG" or "R" rated after the start. And not even then if you do the direct start.
Added: 2015-11-04
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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prowess
Great climb! Take it all the way to the top!
Added: 2012-04-09
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | R |
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real good rock
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Added: 2011-10-12
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | R |
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Fun lead for the experienced.
Good route. Worst runout is on the start, so just as risky for the 2nd.
Added: 2009-02-22
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | R |
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bring your route-finding skills
I warmed up on this route. I don't recommend warming up on it. It is runout and you really need to look around at times to find out where it goes.
Added: 2008-10-01