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5.11a

   

FA: Darren Knezek
Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.11a/b [details]
Length: 3 pitches, 215 feet
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Submitted By: Chuck on Apr 21, 2006


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Little Sister following on second pitch.


Description 

This is a three pitch climb, 5.7, 5.11a, 5.6.

The first pitch starts the closest set of bolts to the creek. It traversed to the right following a beautiful line in the rock.

The 2nd pitch is the crux. It starts out at 5.6 for about 15 feet to a nice ledge. To the right of the next bolt there's a nice pocket just out of reach. Once you find it the rest is straight forward.

Be ready for hanging belay points. The bolts on the last pitch are spaced far apart. you can use four-foot slings to wrap some chicken heads. Be careful not to get your rope stuck when you pull it off the 3rd pitch.


Location 

200 feet past the second bridge, across the creek from the trail.


Protection 

Sport route. 13 quick draws.



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Starting the third pitch.

Starting the third pitch.

Cool World from the trail.  Look hard for the climbers working the second pitch.

Cool World from the trail. Look hard for the clim...

Belaying from the top of the third pitch; it's easy to see why you have to be careful to keep your rope from getting stuck.

Belaying from the top of the third pitch@SEMICOLON...

First pitch of Cool World.

First pitch of Cool World.


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By Chuck
From: Fairbanks, AK
Jul 17, 2006

My second time on this route, I tied two ropes together to cut it down to two raps. Unfortunately, there was too much friction to pull the ropes.

By Christian "crisco" Burrell
From: PG, Utah
Mar 13, 2009

The REAL first pitch is one of the most unique pitches anywhere! The second is a bit crumbly but stay on the left arete/prow and you will find the best rock. There is an option that stays more in the center of the wall, but the difficulty is stepped up some. The last pitch is a slab but still exciting with the neat plate features. A RC must do!

By John Ross
From: Spanish Fork, UT
May 4, 2009
rating: 5.11b

Finally got the RP despite a hold breaking off mid climb. More holds have likely broken off over the years. Felt 5.11b fer sure. Getting to the pocket was key, as was finding the crimpers and small feet through the crux.

Walking off the top saves time and avoids the hassles of getting your rope stuck on all of the P3 chicken heads.