Type: | Sport, 60 ft (18 m) |
FA: | Bob Gaines, Todd Gordon & Dirk Addis, December 1998 |
Page Views: | 3,391 total · 15/month |
Shared By: | C Miller on Apr 13, 2006 · 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:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Scramble up to a ledge and boulder up to clip a glue-in bolt which protects a mantle up and right onto a ledge below a left-slanting ramp system.
Lieback up the ramp to relatively new glue-in 3rd bolt (which replaced a fixed pin) (a 1" cam or nut can be placed ~3' below in the lieback), which protects awkward balance moves to get established on a small ledge below a section of attractive face climbing.
Above the rock quality improves and fun climbing up plated face and friction leads to a sport anchor below the top.
- Great moves on this route but the rock quality in the lower portion leaves something to be desired. With time, and more ascents, this will get buffed out and become a popular climb in this area.
- The lieback is still pretty chossy so don't expect a cam to hold a fall.
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