Big Wonder (Da Qi Ji) 

FA:  Chong, Ma Zhiyong, Bob Moseley, Wang Zhiming, Dec 2000-Mar 2001 Type:  Trad, Sport Consensus:  5.10 [details] Length:  4 pitches, 345 feet Views: 13 page views Submitted By: Bob Moseley on May 4, 2008 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

Multipitch climb 3 m right of National Date Crack, beginning at Wonderland Approach anchor.

Pitch 1 is THE CLASSIC moderate pitch of the Western Hills.

Rappel the route for the first 2 pitches. From the top, rappel pitch 4, then all the way to the Camel anchor, then to ground.

Pitch 1-5.10.a, 10 bolts to chain anchor, 24 m.
Pitch 2-5.9, natural pro straight up from belay for 31 m to threaded anchor.
Pitch 3-5.10, traverse right using small nut to protect crux, then up to large ledge and 2-bolt anchor. 15 m. Natural pro.
Pitch 4-5.10, continue above anchor on left side of ledge staying just left of arête high on pitch. 35 m. Natural pro to 2-bolt anchor on small, but comfortable, ledge 10 m below top of tower.

Protection 

Pitch 1 - bolts, the rest natural pro