This route starts down and right of British Airways. A small cam protects hard moves getting to 1st bolt. The crux move is getting past the 1st bolt (very technical moves - 5.11c). Above 2 more bolts protect face climbing on big plates (a bit loose) up and then left to join British Airways at its 1st bolt. Finish up British Airways (you do the crux of it as well). Would give it only 2 of 5 stars. Rap off.
In the photo, the lower section is hidden by the boulder; crux is reaching over the small roof you can just see.
Protection
5 bolts (2 of which are on British Airways) 3/4" to 1" cam to protect getting to 1st bolt
By Chris Miller Administrator Jan 22, 2005 rating: 5.11c
A fun route which has a short, well-protected crux down low, an easy middle section and another crux at the top. After mantling the flake at the start technical and insecure moves lead out right via improbable smears, liebacking as well as underclinging the roof to reach a nice jug at the second bolt. Above easy (5.9) climbing leads up and left to join British Airways for it's always thrilling finish. Three stars out of five.
Echo Rock - South Face
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