Type: Trad, 50 ft (15 m)
FA: Bret & Stuart Ruckman, Libby Ellis 1990
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Shared By: Cameron Charles on Jun 20, 2007
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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This is a fun route, the only drawback is the rusty old bolts. Climb up the face past 4 bolts, then into some underclings (bring some small TCUs to use here, I used a green alien) and on to the anchor.

The first and fourth bolts are quarter inch but decent looking, but the middle two bolts look really sketchy: homemade-looking hangers and super rusty. Also, the anchor only has one bolt but it can be backed up by a really good red camalot placement.

This felt easier than the guidebook rating of 5.10d to me, but maybe that is because I was trying so hard not to fall on the sketchy bolts.

Location Suggest change

This is at the Sales Pitch area, high on the west side of the Challenge Buttress. Hike up the talus field and the climb will be on your left near the top of the gully.

Protection Suggest change

4 quickdraws and small TCUs to protect the final moves. Optional red camalot or equivalent to back up the single bolt anchor.

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