Double Overhang 5.8
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| Type: | Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.8 [details] |
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| Submitted By: | metrozen on Jun 11, 2008 |
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Tom on Double Overhang. I saw a cam drop out of p...
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Description Bouldery overhang start to easier moves.
Location First route on left face as you enter the cove.
Protection Two or three larger cams should do it if you feel good running out, or hike to the top and drop a toprope from the trees. Plenty of webbing needed for the anchor.
Looking into The Cove from the top of Double Overh...
| BETA PHOTO: nice rest spot after first overhang if you need it
| BETA PHOTO: a look at double overhang. Follow the crack
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| Comments on Double Overhang |
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By Barry Collins Jun 22, 2009
| Fun, pumpy route worth doing. Bolted anchors on top, no need to sling the tree anymore, a cord-a-let will do. |
By Dave Goodell Aug 17, 2011 rating: 5.8+
| The bottom half is easier than the top half. I found the middle third very pumpy and a bit tricky to find gear placements, although they definitely are there. I don't own any tri cams, but I feel like they would have been useful in a couple of places on this route because of all of the narrow-ish pockets. |
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