Check the Technique  5.10-

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet Consensus:  5.10- [details] FA:  S. Ohkawa, B. Rush, 16 April, 2010 New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  mountainsense on Apr 29, 2010 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (7) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

Check the Technique was the first route to be opened on the Perseverance Wall. Climb the right-leaning, fist-to-offwidth crack along the left side of the obvious flake-pillar. From a stance atop the flake, step left onto the beautiful slab past perfect diorite knobs and four bolts to an arching arete. Lieback this feature to an alcove; a large, slung horn provides a belay. This route is dedicated to the memory of Guru--Hip-Hop pioneer and MC founder of the seminal duo, Gang Starr--who passed away just days after it was established. RIP!

Location 

Check the Technique rises from the narrow ledge to the looker's left--about 50 feet--of the start to the route Perseverance (5.10, K. Jameson, M. Todd, K. Gygi, 1982). It begins in a crack forming the left margin of a prominent flake, which rises from the ledge. A two-bolt rap anchor, about 25 feet to the right of the start, provides an escape; if descending with a single 60m or 70m, downclimb the 3rd class gully--two ropes (recommended) will reach the base of the 3rd class.

Protection 

Bring along 4" and 5" pieces--we used two each: #4, #5 BD Camalot--for the initial crack, in addition to four draws for the bolts. A finger-sized cam fits nicely above the final arete; be sure to bring some longer slings, too! Rap or lower from the anchor--beware of rope drag!

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On the FA.	The start. Don't let it intimidate you.	Up on the slab.
On the slab.	BETA PHOTO: Fist to Offwidth start	First Ascent with Shingo pulling the slab rockover...