Aschert , D'Antonio and Vorachek Route 

FA:  Richard Aschert, Bob D'Antonio and Brian Vorachek New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad, Alpine Consensus:  5.12c [details] Length:  5 pitches, 520 feet Views: 759 page views Submitted By: Bob D'Antonio on Jul 26, 2003 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

Rated 5.12c/d depending on your height. The taller the better.

Pitch 1: Climb the first pitch of Good Evans for 40ft to a good stance 5.7 with a #2, 3 camalot belay.

Pitch 2: Traverse left on a handrail with a fixed pin to the obvious RP crack. Hard moves up the crack lead to a steep face and the crux. Follow three bolts to the small ledge used on Good Evans 12c/d , 70ft. Three fixed pins for a belay.

Pitch 3: Follow the rappel route for 1 pitch. 5.10 stem (or 5.9 wide flake) to 5.10 lieback to 5.10 undercling, traverse left on easy ground (25ft) to a double bolted belay ledge. Med wireds, #1 to #3 Friends, 120ft, 5.10c.

Pitch 4: Follow three bolts up and right over a small roof to a cold shut belay. 11d/12a, 45ft, small aliens & med wires.

Pitch 5: Pick your way up the face 5.9 using good gear in various small corners. Assorted rack to 3 camalot. Pitch 4 & 5 can be combined 165 plus ft. Great route with hard climbing in a beautiful alpine setting.

Protection 

Bring a standard rack with pieces up 3.5 friend.