Type: Trad, 500 ft (152 m), 4 pitches, Grade III
FA: James and Franziska Garrett, spring 1994
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Shared By: tenesmus on Apr 22, 2007
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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Really fun climbing on the Main Hellgate. This is an adventure route that starts with a nice hand and face pitch. Next is is an .11a pocket crux pitch on bolts and then two more pitches of .10 and .9 bolted climbing. Its best to avoid the main hellgate in the Spring due to incessant and frequent rockfall.

Location Suggest change

Starts in a right facing corner about 60 feet left of a dark streak in the middle of the main wall.

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I brought a standard rack but only used medium cams. Long runners and quickdraws help avoid rope drag. I can't remember if we did two double rope rappels or one double rope and one single rope rappel. Do NOT forget your helmet.

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