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Old Ladies' Route - 5.2 popular

Average Rating = 3.95/5 Average Rating : 3.95 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (42)
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.2
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.83/5
  Rock Quality 4.17/5
  Scenery 4.28/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Climb through the notch between Cockscomb and Humphrey's Head, belay at a flat ledge. MOve right and slightly down, onto the East face, traversing onto a ledge with several large trees. Climb up and right from the right edge of the ledge to a sloping ledge/flake. Walk right on th4e large summit ;edge about 100 feet. Scramble to summit.

Submitted by: ontherocks on 2006-05-08
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Route ID: 37673

42 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: wkfegler on 2016-04-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Easy and fun

Climbed first two pitches then finished up Windy Corner

Added: 2016-04-18

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: binkus on 2013-06-15 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars First Lead climb

Easy route, good for early lead climbing

Added: 2013-06-15

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.2
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: up_for_a_good_time on 2013-06-12 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars good route

soloable in approach shoes. good beginner lead.

Added: 2013-06-12

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.2
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: SylviaSmile on 2012-05-13 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Old Ladies' - rain free

A few drops of water threatened the ascent, but it was bluffing. Picture perfect views at the top.

Added: 2012-05-13

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Second Second ascent by: fraggle76 on 2011-06-18 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Airy traverse

Super fun. Would love to do this again.

Added: 2012-05-05

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