Type: Trad, Alpine, 800 ft (242 m), 9 pitches, Grade III
FA: Larry Hamilton and Dakers Gowans, August 1974
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Shared By: L. Hamilton on Apr 8, 2003
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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This long route offers good rock and several excellent pitches. It climbs near the center of the deceptively large triangular buttress that dominates McHenry's northeast face. A good corner pitch low on the route leads to an easier midsection. At 2/3 height another steep corner breaks through to the upper wall. Variations are possible near the top; the original line ends right at the apex of the buttress.

The FA took place during the dog days of summer, which were once believed to be so hot because the dog star Sirius was reinforcing the sun.

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A standard traditional rack provides fine protection.

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