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Standup Flake

Name: Standup Flake
Rating: 2.6

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

Routes in Lower Bulge Buttress

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	Cause for Alarm T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Le Toit Direct T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Slapstick S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Standup Flake T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 165 ft (50 m)
GPS:	33.76025, -116.68462
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	3,490 total · 16/month
Shared By:	Jeff S on Sep 17, 2007
Admins:	C Miller, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

A steep lie back gets your attention just off the belay; this is most likely the crux of the climb. The climb protects well, but can be a little pumpy at the start; so move quickly to avoid landing on your belayer.

Location

This is a large obvious flake that runs right through the center of the Lower Bulge Buttress. It is 165 feet to the top and can also be a good first pitch to get to the start of Super Pooper, The Step or The Flakes.

Protection

Small to three inch camalots will do the trick. The large pine tree on top of the buttress works well for an anchor, but can be full of sap; consider building an anchor just past the tree.