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Delila 

5.8

   

FA: Pat Callis, Charlie and Paul Raymond, January 1968
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.8+ [details]
Length: 2 pitches, 250 feet
Season: Spring - Fall
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Submitted By: Roger Linfield on Feb 1, 2006


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BETA PHOTO: The crux lieback for Delila (5.8+)


Description 

Climb the first pitch (5.6) of The Escalator to ge to the base of this climb. Pitch 1 (5.8) of Delila is a long, clean, sustained lieback, with good protection. A long easy chimney (5.6) on pitch 2 leads to the top of the rock.


Protection 

standard rack, with a few larger pieces to 3" or 4"



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By Adam Stackhouse
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From: Escondido, Ca
Feb 4, 2006
rating: 5.8+

Very slick for the feet on the first pitch crux. Bigger gear for the second pitch.

By Brandon R.
From: San Diego, CA
May 19, 2008
rating: 5.8+

This is a great, stout 5.8! If you're a budding 5.8 leader though, be prepared for setting gear from not so great stances with very slick feet.