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Lost Ledge

Name: Lost Ledge
Rating: 2.7

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in The Sentinel

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	Almost Overlooked T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Double Exit Left T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	General, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lost Ledge T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	North Ridge T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, 150 ft (45 m), 2 pitches
FA:	Larry Kline, Steve Merrill, 1970
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Shared By:	Anthony Stout on Jan 20, 2006 · Updates
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Description

Can be done in 1 or 2 pitches. I would recommend one, which definitely can be done with a 60m rope.

Begin on the nice-looking right-facing dihedral, on the right (south) end of the west face of the formation. Good protection, good rock. Follow the lichen-covered crack in the middle of the dihedral to a small roof and step left, continuing on easy 5th class to the summit. The crack can also be continued through the roof (5.7) instead of traversing left.

If climbing as 2 pitches, there’s a belay ledge below the roof with ample protection.

Protection

GEAR: Single set to #3, doubles in .4-.75, set of nuts. Bring more cams if you’re going to climb as one long pitch.

DESCENT: Rappel off the summit block slung with webbing/cord to the saddle at the SE end of the formation with a 60m rope. Inspect cord/webbing and be prepared to leave new anchor material.