Initiation Rite  5.5

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet Consensus:  5.5 [details] FA:  Unknown Submitted By:  Floyd Hayes on Apr 17, 2012 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Initiation Rite ascends the right of two short cra...

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Description 

This short and easy climb extends Shute-Mills, New Tradition and other climbs that share the same anchors via a second pitch to the anchor above The Chief and War Party. Above the anchor atop Shute-Mills there are two vertical cracks. Climb the right crack about 15' (5.5) and finish on a 35' low-angle slab (class 4). Rappell from the anchor down the route or, after setting up a top-rope, down The Chief or War Party.

Location 

Starts at the top of Shute-Mills (and other climbs to the left).

Protection 

Big cams protect the short crack section; the slab can be protected by a small cam or two in pockets, but it is very easy. Three bolts at anchor.