Type: Sport, 70 ft (21 m)
FA: Alan Nelson, 1995
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Shared By: Richard M. Wright on Apr 10, 2001
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Air Head is the first route on the large ledge system that sits below the great dihedral of The Highlands crag, to the right of Peer Pressure. The climbing starts right at a single belay bolt and ascends a short wall for several clips before taking on the obvious, large, flake system. Follow the flake to the chain anchor for some moderate but very enjoyable climbing movement. The overall climbing is more like 5.9 than 5.10. A single hard move past the first bolt delivers the crux right away. Stay on your feet, pay attention, and pick off a nice pitch that is well protected. Air Head provides a nice warm-up for the harder climbs off the ledge. I'd go with a star for the position, the big flake feature, and the overall good rock.

Protection Suggest change

QsD only. This 70 foot route needs only 7 or 8 draws and something for the double bolt anchor at the top.

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Addendum: this route is and has been particularly known for its loose rock. Belayers, climbers, and bystanders beware.

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