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Cause for Alarm 

5.10b/c

   

FA: Martinez, Douglas, Star '04
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.10 [details]
Length: 100 feet
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Submitted By: Craig Martin on Aug 1, 2007


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  • Park your car off of the main canyon road.
  • As for all Hellgate areas

    • Cause for Alarm


    Description 

    This is a great, tightly bolted route on very good rock. Crux is pulling past the third bolt, followed by cruiser climbing up alternating corners.


    Location 

    South face of Tower 1. Just to the right of Sinbad (Ruckman guide), which is the obvious giant left facing corner.


    Protection 

    60 meter rope, Helmet, 12 bolts and a two bolt anchor.



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    By Robert MacKinnon
    Jul 31, 2008
    rating: 5.10b/c

    A fantastic route with variety and exposure!
    I agree that the crux is just after the third bolt and then the route eases up a bit, while the exposure increases.

    By Zirkel
    From: Bishop, CA
    Jul 31, 2008

    Agree with above comment. WAY fun route -- diverse and exposed climbing. Stepping up to the anchors was wild. If you can find it, do it!

    By grego
    Aug 21, 2009

    Awesome route. We did the second pitch as well which is super fun. I'm not sure why they don't mention that this is a rare two-pitch fully bolted amazing route. Super exposed and kinda scary.