Access from the Top of the Shield. Fixed Rappel Rope Station Replaced 9/25/2011
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I had heard from a friend that the fixed rope rappel station was removed due to old age and had not been replaced. As this is a popular way to access the Shield I felt it prudent to replace it. I spoke with fellow climbers Justin Spain and Leigh Caswell about using one of their retired 11mm static ropes for the rap station. They agreed and we hiked down there yesterday and replaced the rope station. |
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Thanks, Supra! |
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Bill, |
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NICE! |
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Can you guys provide some useful beta on how to find the rap station? |
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deeze nuts wrote:Can you guys provide some useful beta on how to find the rap station? ThanksSee Getting There on the page for the Shield under "Access from the top". I've never tried following those directions as I've only done this coming from the top of the Knife Edge - not the fastest way if using the rap as an approach for a climb on The Shield. I'd recommend spending a day just hiking to find it as we first did. A lot of the terrain the way we go is pretty unfeatured in relatively thick woods. |