Feeding the Rat (part II) 

FA:  Paul Ross John Glime Sept 15/2007 New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.9- [details] Length:  4 pitches, 670 feet, Grade II Views: 318 page views Submitted By: Paul Ross on Sep 17, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Paul Ross On the first pitch

Description 

The climb starts on the inner right (north) side of the impressive Bongo Canyon . The Route takes the slab ramp that leads to a long crack system of perfect rock that forms the top two pitches. Classic for the area.(P1. Climb onto the slab trending up to the left past two bolts and a #3 friend placement to a flake/crack and good ledge. Double anchors. 130' 5.8 (P2. Climb up to the right of the ledge then head up leftwards passed a thin flake to a bolt .Move right from the bolt ,then back left to double anchors below the crack/corner. 190'5.9- (P3 Follow superb crack system on excellent rock to double anchors. 200'5.5. (P4. More crack to a fine summit. 150'5.5. Descent:- Rap the route.

Location 

North side of Bongo Canyon. This is a large amphitheater located about 20 mins walk south of the Univa trail head. It has very dark rock on its steep south side ,were the route 5.12 route Silver Lining is located.

Protection 

Cams 1/2" to 3.5 Friends ,stoppers Two 60m ropes

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Paul Ross on Pitch 2	John topping out pitch 3 . Looking down on the can...	John placing rap bolts at the top of pitch 3
Paul starting the 150' pitch 4	John on the summit with the dark wall down to the ...	BETA PHOTO: (A)Heart of Stone 5.7+. (B)Aguille Du Tangelo.5.4R...