Wilted Flower Children
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
Avg: 2.2 from 66 votes
Type: | Trad, 70 ft (21 m) |
FA: | Todd Swain, Allen Steck & Dick Erbst, November 1989 |
Page Views: | 2,055 total · 12/month |
Shared By: | Eric Foltz on Jun 14, 2010 · Updates |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
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Description
Start about 25 feet to the right of Popular Mechanics in an alcove. Climb a short chimney, then continue up the awkward hand crack above to a terrace. Rappel with one rope from an anchor.
The route name comes from a review of an Allen Steck and Steve Roper story. The reviewer called them "Wilted Flower Children" due to their advanced ages!
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