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Great Race 

5.10c/d

   
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Type: Sport, 80 feet
Consensus: 5.10c/d [details]
FA: mark Geikenjoyner, Derek Weiss
Submitted By: markguycan on Apr 16, 2006

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Jess stepping upwards!

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Jess getting psyched for the last push.

Jess getting psyched for the last push.

Great Race

Great Race

David Bloom about half-way up this classic Iso arete.

David Bloom about half-way up this classic Iso are...

David just before the roof.

David just before the roof.

David up high on The Great Race.

David up high on The Great Race.

getting to the fun

getting to the fun

Photo by Nick Withem.

Photo by Nick Withem.

Just about to clip the 4th bolt.  We decided to climb the first section without any pro in order to negate some pretty heavy rope drag at the top.  It's easy climbing so just have a spotter at the bottom.  The belay ledge is fantastic!

Just about to clip the 4th bolt. We decided to cl...

VIew of the bolts clipped and the rope running.  There isn't a ton of drag, but as you step out onto the arrete above the 5th bolt, you need at least a 24" runner to let the rope smoothly run along the main face.  Quick draws will not provide the reach you need to do this.

BETA PHOTO: VIew of the bolts clipped and the rope running. T...


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By Tavis Ricksecker
From: Bishop, ca
Jul 25, 2007

Tricky down low, spicy up top! Sure to make you think.

By Mike
From: Phoenix
Jul 13, 2009
rating: 5.10+

This is one of my favorite routes at Iso. Slighty runout to the first bolt on easier terrain (can be protected with a medium cam), and a wee bit spicy near the top for a sport climb, but it certainly protects well enough. Super fun moves & heaps of exposure.

By arjunmh
From: Phoenix, AZ
Apr 26, 2010
rating: 5.10d

If the runout between pulling the main roof and the high bolt before the face to the anchor gets to you, a small nut will protect ... tried a 00 and it won't work and I was glad not to fall!

By RyanJames
Apr 23, 2012

A very enjoyable climb!