This route is right of Wes Bound on the arete just up hill from Table Wine and the entrance to the Inner Sanctum. Typical Outer Gates slab/face climbing on crystals, with a steeper 2-3 bolt crux. Escape left to the anchors of Wes Bound after 9 bolts and bring up your second to rap with one rope, or continue to the routes own anchors and a 2-rope rappel.
By Steve Marr From: North Pole/Fairbanks, AK Jun 5, 2002
This route is every bit as good as No Mystery Here, if not better. The bolts were thoughtfully placed (but not always comfortably placed). The crux starts around the 6th or 7th bolt where the route steepens. There is a very positive right-facing flake with bomber holds. Once over the flake there are a couple options like Dave pointed out. The first is to clip into Wes Bound's anchors and then rap. The second is to continue straight up past two more bolts to Abbot's anchors. There is a long run out between the 9th and 10th bolts with pretty straight forward climbing. You could probably clip the right bolt on the Wes Bound anchor with a long sling if you wanted. Stellar route with fantastic views.
You can actually rap from this route with two one rope rappels by going to the rap station for Southern Hospitality. Fun route that was definitely stiffer climbing than the two 5.7s down the hill. Enjoy this excellent, long climb.
You can also rap from the Abbot Arete anchors with a single 60 meter rope if you go down to the large flake that Southern Hospitality begins from. If you choose to use the Wes Bound anchors, you can actually be lowered on belay if you descend into the Inner Sanctum along Wes Bound. A 60 meter rope will reach from the base of Abbott Arete to the Wes Bound anchors and down to the base of Wes Bound with plenty to spare.
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