Alpha Centauri  5.8

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Type:  Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet Consensus:  5.8- [details] FA:  Submitted By:  Ebb on Aug 14, 2008 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (15) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Top-roping Alpha Centauri

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Description 

Like Emerald City to its left, Alpha Centauri thins out a bit in the middle section (although not as much). Definitely a notch easier (but not necessarily a full grade) than Emerald City. Some resources list this as a 5.7, but it's generally considered a 5.8. Generally considered a good beginner's lead however it can be a bit tricky in that you can't always see the next bolt ahead of you (but they pretty much go straight up, every 8 feet or so).

Location 

Just to the right (uphill) of Emerald City and to the left (downhill) of Straw Man. I believe the belay platform is the last (lowest) of the newly reinforced platforms.

Protection 

8 bolts; chain anchors at top. Some resources mention also using pro to 1", but that is absolutely not necessary.