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Pirates on Horseback 

5.10+

   

FA: Tim Standing, 2007
New Route: Yes
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.10 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 50 feet
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Submitted By: Matthew Fienup on Oct 29, 2007


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BETA PHOTO: Route topo for the South Arete of the Shark's Fin


Description 

A steep start past three tightly-spaced bolts leads to easier climbing up the arete.

Expect lots of loose rock and marginal holds--this route might be quite hard when it cleans up.


Location 

Directly opposite the famous 5.7 arete.


Protection 

7 bolts to 2-bolt anchor with Mussy Hooks.



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"Pirates on Horseback".<br />Photo by Blitzo.

"Pirates on Horseback".
Photo by Blitzo.

"Pirates on Horseback".<br />Photo by Blitzo.

"Pirates on Horseback".
Photo by Blitzo.

"Pirates on Horseback".<br />Photo by Blitzo.

"Pirates on Horseback".
Photo by Blitzo.


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By Bruce Bindner
Oct 31, 2008

This route is called Pirates on Horseback, rated 5.10b. FA Tim Standing, 2007.

By Russ Walling
From: www.FishProducts.com
May 4, 2009
rating: 5.10a/b

Pretty good climbing on fair to poor rock. Curious placements on the first few bolts. Easier to just skip the first one rather than trying to clip it. Watch out when you lower off the top. The anchors are such that you will whip around the corner to the steep side of the Fin and abrade your rope pretty good.