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Granite Mountain - stuck rope

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Andy McQuillen · · Mesa, AZ · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 0

I was up at Granite Mountain in Prescottyesterday when the forecasted precipitation moved in early. We had just finished the first pitch of "Dislocation Direct" off the pine tree ledge when it started to snow. The time and the wet rock forced us to bail off. I made a poor gear decision and threaded the rope through the hole at the belay and we rapped off. Unfortunately, I neglected to use webbing and rap rings or biners and when we tried to pull the rope, it was stuck. It was late and the rock was pretty wet, so we had to leave it behind. If anyone can go up and get it down before the elements have their way with it, I would be eternally grateful (grateful enough to compensate you for your trouble). It is a 60-meter Mammut, with white, blue, and red coloring.

MacM · · Tucson/Preskitt, AZ · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 675

Hey Andy!

I'm not making any promises, but I'll get the word out and keep you posted via PM if anyone grabs it this week. I know how shitty it is to have to leave a rope behind.

Edit. If you're on Facebook, post your request here too:
m.facebook.com/groups/80199…

Cheers,
Mac

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Arizona & New Mexico
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