Via Normale (Northeast Wall)
5.3 YDS 3+ French 10 Ewbanks III UIAA 9 ZA VD 3a British
Avg: 2 from 4 votes
Type: | Trad, 230 ft (70 m), 3 pitches |
FA: | unknown |
Page Views: | 758 total · 6/month |
Shared By: | Rodger Raubach on Aug 9, 2013 |
Admins: | Tim Wolfe, Shawn Heath |
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Description
This is suitable for a beginner's first climb, and takes little time to complete and descend. The route has several sections of roped scrambling, and follows a crack to the first belay with a slung "hourglass" thread for protection along the way. The second lead is scrambling and very easy 5th class, which ends at another thread for a belay. The final pitch is 5.2-5.3 which is the best one of the climb and involves a bit of stemming in a dihedral.
Two 60 foot rappels are required to descend from the SW edge of the tower. Both are overhanging, free rappels. Two 60 meter ropes would make this a breeze to descend.
Two 60 foot rappels are required to descend from the SW edge of the tower. Both are overhanging, free rappels. Two 60 meter ropes would make this a breeze to descend.
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