BETA PHOTO: Climbing the face of the "cell block" boosts ratin...
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The is the right-most of the three Cell Block climbs. The Cell Blocks can be found on the west side of the creek, just above the point where it makes a 90 degree turn to the east.
This route heads directly up the overhanging "cell-block". The roof move is well-bolted and fun, if a bit awkward.
I really like the roof move.It is easier to go left once you get to the block.It also helps to have shoulder length slings for the top two bolts. Otherwise the rope drag is pretty bad.
For a fun variation, after completing the route, lower to just beneath the block and try going straight up.Around a 5.10 sequence.
The nut on the top bolt was loose, and I tightened it by hand at least four revolutions.
We climbed this on 1/1/08 and avoided the runout/gear by climbing Cell Block 6 towing a rope. Once up top you can climb the "cell block" and set up TR. The setup is a little scary as the bolts for Cell Block 9 are a bit of a reach from the top of the block. PLEASE use caution.
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