Pownall-Gilkey  5.8

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Type:  Trad, Alpine, 3 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II Consensus:  5.8 [details] FA:  August 1948, Richard Pownall and Art Gilkey Submitted By:  Taylor Morgan on Aug 7, 2010 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (3) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Greg Collins leading first pitch. Aider placed fo...

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Description 

The Pownall-Gilkey is a less-traveled and more challenging 3-pitch variation/alternative to the crowded Owen-Spalding.

Follow the standard Owen-Spalding approach to the Upper Saddle. Upon reaching the Upper Saddle, traverse right, to the south (Owen-Spalding is to the left).

Pitch 1 (5.8): Upon traversing right, the ledge system gradually steepens and narrows (after approximately 100'). At the end of the ledge system, follow a thin crack in the steep corner. Climb this crack to the top of the block, then on to a comfortable ledge.

Pitch 2 (5.6): Follow the obvious, easier crack to the wide bench extending across the southwest face of the Grand Teton.

Pitch 3 (3rd/4th): Traverse directly to rejoin the upper portion of the Owen-Spalding or the Exum Ridge.

Protection 

One set of cams up to 2", stoppers, one 60m rope.

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BETA PHOTO: Looking west from ledge system above Upper Saddle....