Weather Report 5.9
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| Type: | Sport, 1 pitch |
| Consensus: | 5.9- [details] |
| FA: | Richard Rossiter, Bonnie Von Grebe, 1997 |
| Submitted By: | Ben Mottinger on Jan 1, 2001 |
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Description Nice, face climbing up the clean arete at the base of Midnight Rock. Start about 30 feet down the hill from the big roof. Make some hard moves to get started up to the first bolt, then breeze the rest of the climb. Great climbing and quality rock.
Protection 9 QDs to a 2-bolt anchor; a 60m rope is required to lower off this one.
| Comments on Weather Report |
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By Kreighton Bieger Jan 1, 2001
| I thought this route was a chossy piece of crap. Dirty, lichenous rock and crumbly holds. I also found the mantle above the second bolt and the finish to be contrived, somewhat difficult and very unpleasant climbing. Just a different opinion. |
By Anonymous Coward May 28, 2002
| I'll second Ben's two star opinion. Definitely fun clibining. My only qualm is the slghtly inflated grade, there are 5.8's in Dream that are harder. |
By Ron Olsen From: Boulder, CO Aug 23, 2002
| I like this climb. The start is steep and pumpy and a little reachy, with varied face and layback moves working up past the first four or five bolts. The middle section (if you stay to the right) has some delicate slab climbing, and the upper section has some steep stemming and face moves. I don't recall any lichenous rock, unless you wander left in the middle of the route. Fun, varied climbing: two stars in my book. Also solid 5.9, especially for shorter people. |
By George Bell From: Boulder, CO Sep 16, 2002 rating: 5.8
| I found this route contrived and I don't think it's 5.9 if you follow the easiest line. |
By shad O'Neel Feb 1, 2003
| Really nice moderate line; lots of variation in technique. First it's almost steep face moves (probably the cruxiest section), watch the loose block near clip 3. Then turn the corner, run it out a little over 5.5 then clip the 2 slabby bolts, then stem through a juggy corner to reach the anchor. This is a great climb for someone who's starting to lead 5.9 sport routes, or starting to try to feel comfortable above protection. It's pretty easy, so you wont be stressed, but the bolts may seem further apart than a beginner wants them to be, but breathe, it's easy with any hard moves being well-protected. Oh- you could definitely safely climb this one on gear. |
By jeff sallen From: San Diego May 20, 2004 rating: 5.9
| Extremely fun climb. Be careful clipping the first bolt, it is a bit of a reach for the shorter climber. The upper section of the pitch was very fun and exposed. If you are looking for a nice mellow moderate, hop on this one |
By Jake Wyatt From: Longmont, CO Sep 11, 2004
| The crux comes right off the ground, getting past the first bolt. After that it's a relatively easy cruise. |
By david goldstein Sep 29, 2006
| 1 move wonder, but the rock seemed mostly clean and solid. Note that there is a long runout on easy ground after the fourth bolt which may be protected with finger size cams. |
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