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The Step 

5.10a

   

FA: Royal Robbins, Jerry Gallwas 1957, FFA: RR, Tm Herbert
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.10a [details]
Length: 3 pitches, 600 feet
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Submitted By: mschlocker on May 17, 2009


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Looking up pitch 1 of The Step. The crux is the r...


Description 

A nice route off the left side of the FBT ledge.

P1: The easiest pitch. Cruise up nice cracks up to below the small roof.

P2: The crux. Pull the roof. Here you will learn all about the route's namesake. Well protected but hard. Continue up more entertaining climbing.

P3: Head up a lieback flake and finish up Super Pooper or head left to finish on White Maiden's.

This is how the pitches are in the guide but you could probably do it in 2.


Location 

Off the left side of the FBT ledge.


Protection 

Everything to 3 or 4".



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By x15x15
Jul 5, 2009

I think combining pitches 1 and 2 is the way to go. It is much more comfortable for the belayer. Belaying below the roof is unnecessary. Plus, do Standup Flake as the approach and you add another star to an already great climb.