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True Summit Direct

Name: True Summit Direct
Rating: 2.2

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British

Routes in True Summit Block

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	Asymptote S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Cunning Linguist TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Malnourished S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c R
	Meltdown S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Mickey B Way T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R
	Sidewinder T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Sunset Arete TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	True Summit Direct S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Unnamed Free Route TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Vertigo T C2-

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Type:	Sport, 35 ft (11 m)
FA:	I'm sure Ken Klis free soloed it long before it had bolts
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Shared By:	John Knight on Oct 7, 2011
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Description

This route gets you to the top of the highest point on Bishop Peak, the True Summit. The crux is the last move just before you top out.

Location

From the Hikers Summit (or east summit)head west till you get to the cluster of rocks that look to be the highest point. Start on the east side atop the block. You can't miss it. Once you're on top, you can Top Rope Meltdown & Asymptote.