BETA PHOTO: The "obvious black gully" on the far left side of ...
Description
Use care in hold selection.
Location
Start in the obvious black gully at far left side of East face.
Protection
Trad w/established belay stations. The stations are bolted, but the hangers are protection hangers with webbing threaded through the eyes for the raps. Stupid...
Jerry, If you don't like the way the belays are set up, why not buy some Fixe rap anchors and go fix them yourself. You would be doing yourself and the clmbing community a favor. Just saying it's stupid isn't helping anyone.
Jimbo, your point is well-taken, but my understanding is that the AMC often utilizes this route for outings, teaching courses, etc. Therefore, I think the burden should fall on them or some other local(s). I have participated in other hardware upgrade projects (Warpaint in Cochise) in my own backyard, and if I were a Phoenician I'd probably take on this project...
By James DeRoussel Administrator From: Tucson, AZ Jun 20, 2008
Fun and moderate Arizona adventure climb. Rock quality highly variable, so pick your holds carefully and watch out when pulling your rope after rappels.