Genesis  5.10-

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Type:  Trad, 65 feet Consensus:  5.10- [details] FA:  M. Hill Submitted By:  Will Cobb on Apr 11, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (21) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

Start in a shallow groove which protects with a medium stopper and then 0 Metolius TCU. Mantle out of the groove and follow easy rock to the base of the large left facing corner that makes up the bulk of Genesis. Stem and jam your way up the fingers to hands corner to a two bolt rap anchor on a sloping ledge. This route continues up from here, but most climbers only complete the first pitch.

Location 

Genesis is the furthest right hand route on the Church Wall. It is located at the top of the approach gully. The bulk of this route climbs a large left facing corner system.

Descent is by rappel from a two bolt anchor.

Protection 

1 x 0 TCU (Purple - Metolius Sizes)/Blue Alien
2 x 1 TCU (Blue)/Green Alien
2 x 2 TCU (Yellow)/Yellow Alien
2 x .5 Camalot
2 x .75 Camalot
2 x 1 Camalot
2 x 2 Camalot
1 x 3 Camalot
Medium to Large Stoppers
Slings and Draws

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