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Failsafe Wall

Submitted By: david goldstein on Nov 30, 2006
Administrators: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Adam Winters
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Description 

This west-facing wall which rises straight out of the river, contains a few gems that you will almost certainly have to yourself. Most routes feature strong evaporative cooling for the belayer.

Sad note for those for whom 11c is their sweet spot: The right side of Failsafe contains a 4 & 3 star 11c's whose starts are now submerged by the river. Maybe some enterprising person will create an access esplanade.


Getting There 

Across the river from Warm Out Wall. FS has two sectors separated by the river. River crossing for each sector exist slightly south/downstream of WOW.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Failsafe Wall:
Flailsafe   5.10b     Trad, 2 pitches, 230 feet   
Controversial Insert   5.10d     Trad, 1 pitch, 120 feet   
Drill Rig   5.11c     Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet   
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