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West Face

Name: West Face
Rating: 3.0

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British A0

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West Face T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b A0

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Type:	Trad, Aid, 260 ft (79 m), 2 pitches, Grade III
FA:	Fred Beckey and Pete Schoening 1950 First Winter Ascent John Plotz and Kyle Flick, 2/7/2009
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Shared By:	Jplotz on Mar 11, 2015
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Description

The West Face route is a fun bolt ladder after a wandry but easy approach pitch of approximately 5.7 climbing. The bolts on the ladder are old and somewhat dodgy looking. I used tie offs through some of the hangars as they were unable to accommodate regular biners. Although these days of very low profile biners that may not be an issue anymore. The top anchor is nice and new and very reliable. The exposure on this route is memorable.

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Protection

Light alpine rack is all that's needed and basic aid gear. One etrier would provably suffice, or even just standing in slings if you have a long reach. I remember having to top step at least once.