Type: Trad, Aid, 2400 ft (727 m), 26 pitches, Grade VI
FA: Jim Bridwell, Dale Bard and Dave Diegelman October 1978
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Shared By: Miles Fullman on May 19, 2024 · Updates
Admins: Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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What was at the time one of the hardest big wall routes in the world, and for quite some time after, still remains a sustained and engaging adventure for the modern El Cap enthusiast. Traveling through historic features like the "Hook or Book", "Don't Skate Mate", the "Peregrine Pillar", the unnerving expanse of diorite with its infamous "RURP Belay", the "Ace in Space" and "Peruvian Flakes" make this route a memorable and rewarding journey up the big stone.

Location Suggest change

Starts just uphill of The Alcove, in between the PO Wall and the NA Wall.

Protection Suggest change

Cams

2x .0 - .1

4x .2 - .4 (totems)

3x .5 - 1

2x 2 - 3

1x 4 - 5 (optional)

2x offsets

Iron

5x LAs #2-3

2x KBs #1-2

2x Sm, 4x Md, 6-8x Lg Beaks

Other

10x rivet hangers

14x draws / screamers

3x sets hooks (inc. pointed)

2x narrow cam hooks

10x heads

Bolt kit

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