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FA: R. Leinter, 8/98
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.8 [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 50 feet
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Submitted By: Barry Gereb on Jan 1, 2001


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Peter Dillon moving onto the arete on Mustard Seed...


Description 

(50ft) Begin on the first route on the right side of the cliff below a dihedral. Begin on the arete and enjoy some tricky but well-protected 5.8+ moves to a slabby dihedral. Lower off to descend.


Protection 

5 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor. Quickdraws.



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The Mustard Seed; the rightmost route on The Cornerstone. The easiest line starts right of the bolts.

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Barry Gereb ascending the arete.

Barry Gereb ascending the arete.


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By Jeff Lockyer
From: Canmore, AB
Sep 13, 2001

A very nice beginner lead, easier if you start the route on the arete (right) it may make it easier to get to the dihdral. Other than this a very straightforward route, with enjoyable climbing throughout. Have fun... I give this 3 stars.

By Aron Quiter
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From: Berkeley, CA
Sep 6, 2002

I agree that this is a great route for beginners, and it's also a pretty good warmup route for an 5.8.

By Jonathan. D.
May 8, 2003

Enjoyable climb.

By David Hodges
From: Parker, Colorado
Jun 10, 2006
rating: 5.8

I have to disagree with everyone. I thought this route was terrible.

By Lizaroni
From: Boulder, CO!!! Yeah!
Aug 13, 2006

I disagree with the comment that this is a good beginner lead. The start of the route was a bit sketchy, and I did not feel secure and was just following it. I don't recommend this as a beginner lead.

By Gary Schmidt
Aug 13, 2006

Have to agree with Liz here. I have led many 5.8s and found this one to be pretty sporty for 5.8 (guess that's why there is a plus sign after it in the guidebooks). I actually found it more challenging than the supposed 5.9/5.10 climb on the left side. The climb is safe, though, because it is well bolted; so, have at it, but imho would be challenging for a newer 5.8 leader. But hey, everyone has different strengths and likes. An enjoyable, if short, climb.