Orangutan (P2 Variation)  5.9

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Type:  Trad, Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 30 feet Consensus:  5.9 [details] FA:  Submitted By:  Justin Johnsen on Feb 27, 2012 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Orangutan Buttress. A new line of bolts
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Description 

From the pitch 1 belay from any lower variation of Orangutan, combine finesse and brute force to tackle the roof immediately off the deck - don't kick your ledge partners in the helmet - then haul over the bulge up the steep short second pitch to the top. If you're lucky you'll surprise a hiker around Cedar Overlook.

Location 

The only bolted line on the top of Orangutan Buttress.

Protection 

A line of 4(?) bolts. An alpine draw or extra long quickdraw works well for the first bolt off the pitch 1 belay, just mind that your gate's not on the roof edge.

PG, standard rack as a trad line.

A pair of Stover chains at the top to anchor/rappel/belay.