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The Far East

Submitted By: Andrew Tower on Jul 4, 2007
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Description 

There are some really good routes in the far east and even though it has the longest approach (all of 15 minutes or so) it is worth visiting. Fun in all grades.


Getting There 

Hike East from the Barn and down across the valley the first route starts as far east as you can go by the fence (do not cross)


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Far East:
Gracie's Eight   5.8     Sport, 55 feet   
Orange Crush   5.9     Sport   
Emotional Content   5.10b     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
King Kong   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades   5.11a     Sport, 60 feet   
Plumb Bob   5.11a     Sport, 60 feet   
Filthy Sanchez   5.11c     Sport, 1 pitch, 55 feet   
Supersould Sureshot   5.12c     Sport, 1 pitch, 55 feet   
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Featured Route For The Far East
Rachel starting up Filthy Sanchez.

Filthy Sanchez 5.11c  AR : Horseshoe Canyon Ranch : The Far East
Start on the face right of the arete in the vertical seam feature that is chalked up. Head up and left towards the arete, ending up on a ledge on the left side of the arete for a nice rest. Continue weaving up the arete and the right face on face holds to the anchors. Barring the ledge halfway up, the rest of the route is pretty sustained....[more]   Browse More Classics in AR