Marc Chrysanthou (Owl and the Cragrat) visits from...
Description
This is a fun, clean crack route that requires more finesse than strength. The delicate crux section, with side pulls and shallow, flared foot jams, is well-protected with fixed pins. An easier finger and hand crack above leads to the belay. There is a second pitch, but most people rappel after pitch 1. This route is located just left of Flower of High Rank.
Protection
small to medium pieces plus quickdraws for the fixed pins
Nice climb that's a bit more like a face climb at the crux, which usually sports a number of fixed pins. The second pitch is quite good as well, but most rap off after the first.
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Feb 4, 2006 rating: 5.11a
Outstanding climb that sux up nuts and small cams. Exiting P1, a 5.9+ move with shakey pro is encountered. Top notch.
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta, CA Feb 24, 2006
A wonderful line. If the pins are good then it's well protected at the crux, although I wouldn't be surprised if the top pin has taken more than its share of shock loading.
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Mar 20, 2006 rating: 5.11a
Northeast Wall Routes
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