Betty's In 3D 

FA:  James Garrett and Kris Pietryga, June 2004 New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.12 [details] Length:  4 pitches, 300 feet, Grade II Views: 239 page views Submitted By: James Garrett on Jul 19, 2003 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

This route branches off left from the middle of the second pitch of Betty's Altered Elbow.

Rather than climbing directly up and toward the arete on the right, traverse bolts to the left up very interesting face/friction moves to the bolt belay under a roof. This is good climbing and if cheating, the climbing grade is about equal with with its neighbor, but perhaps better rock??
The third pitch surmounts the roof with hard free climbing or grabbing the silver jug handle. Then veer back right up an easier long slab pitch (4th pitch) to the very top of Betty's Altered Elbow.

Rappel Betty's Altered Elbow to the base via 4-5 rappels with one 60m rope. 5.9 A0 or 5.12, 4 pitches. As for Betty's Altered Elbow, this was established on lead.

Protection 

12 QDs and 3-4 small cams should be adequate