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5.9

   

FA: Scott Ayers, John Hartman, 1992.
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.9+ [details]
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Submitted By: Blitzo on Nov 28, 2006


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Description 

Up and right of "Gorgeous" arete is a deep Chimney/corridor.
This route climbs the outside right arete, past 7 bolts to a three bolt anchor.


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Draws.



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By grizz
Mar 1, 2008
rating: 5.10a

The newest guide book out for the Gorge gives this climb a 10a which I thought was appropriate.

By Chris Owen
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From: La Crescenta, CA
Apr 15, 2008
rating: 5.10a

I agree that the climb is 5.10a. Like all great routes it challenges at more than just the brute strength level.