The Cathouse  5.11+

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches, 180 feet Consensus:  5.11+ [details] FA:  Chris Kalous, Spencer ? New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  chris Kalous on Nov 21, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

2 pitches

P1: 50'. Mostly stem and face climb a closed corner with one bolt. 5.11+. Rack = #1 Camalot, bolt, .4", .4", fixed nut. In that order.

P2: 130' Classic. Climb a pedestal to a tips lieback. One .4" and 4 or so .5" get you to better locks and then a rest. 1" liebacking with rests and some pods get you to the anchor. 5.11+.

The top of the 1st pitch is a large ledge with a single bolt (4 1/2" x 1/2"!). 3/4" piece backs this up. Rap from the top of the 2nd pitch with two 60m ropes to the ground.

Not sure on the grade, .12- was suggested, but I dissagreed.

Location 

Starts just right of Wildcat in a closed corner with a bolt. P2 is the corner on the back of the ledge.

Protection 

.4" (2) to hands. Heavy on .5" and 1".