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Stairway to Heaven

Name: Stairway to Heaven
Rating: 4.0

5.10+ YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 20 ZA E3 5b British

Routes in Horsethief Spire West Face

	Big Stick, The T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Political Nightmare S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	RIP T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Spanky's Delight S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Stairway to Heaven T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b

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Type:	Trad, 95 ft (29 m)
FA:	Eric Sutton, James Berry, Bob Dickenson, 1994
Page Views:	1,066 total · 9/month
Shared By:	Dave Rone on Aug 14, 2015
Admins:	Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

This is one of those few Black Hills gear routes, no bolts until you hit the anchors. Steep and sustained on great pro! It is recommended that you scramble to the summit, the views are outstanding!

Location

The start of the route is about 10' past Spanky. Look for a zig-zagging crack that goes up an otherwise featureless wall. Belay/rappel anchors on top.