Descent Route  5.4

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet Consensus:  5.4 [details] FA:  Unknown Season:  Summer, Fall Submitted By:  Stan Jones on Jul 10, 2010 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: The ramp that begins on the east and leads to the ...

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Description 

The ramp is narrow initially, but the climbing is always easy. From the south side to the west side, you are walking on a wide ledge. Crux is the final move to the top which is about 5.6.

Location 

Begin on the east side of the Thumb just right of the school slabs. Climb 15 feet to a ramp/ledge system that circles left halfway around the Thumb to the west side. You may want to break the ledge up into 2 pitches to reduce rope drag. From the wide ledge on the west with a two-bolt anchor, follow the right side of a gully to the top.

Rap 100 feet from the slings and rap rings on the west side of the top.

Protection 

There are several anchors along the way that can be clipped. Otherwise medium gear up to #3 BD C4. Trad anchor or stance on top.

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BETA PHOTO: The P2 gully leading to the summit of The Thumb.