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Elevation: 6,386 ft 1,946 m
GPS: 48.53569, -120.62207
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Shared By: atfarley farley on Jul 14, 2011 · Updates
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Awesome placement and exposure. Only a little loose rock found on the technical parts, which was cleaned. Rock is generally solid in the terrain that is 5th class. There is some loose, sandy 3rd class.

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(In Mazama Guide book) find the Pullout across the valley from the formation follow climbers trail, which starts at south then of pull off.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Le Petit Cheval

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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● Spontaneity Arete
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 6
● Spontaneous Distraction
Trad, Sport, Alpine 4 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
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● First Amendment
Trad, Alpine 9 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Spontaneity Arete
 108
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
● Spontaneous Distraction
 6
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad, Sport, Alpine 4 pitches
● First Amendment
 4
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad, Alpine 9 pitches
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From the Parking area.
From the Parking area.
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Alternative approach that avoids the 3rd/4th class slabs and fixed ropes. Look for cairns and yellow flagging.
Alternative approach that avoids the 3rd/4th cl…
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Sandy access ledges can be seen ~150 feet left of drainage. Follow these up and Left to access the fixed ropes (hand lines). On the ridge ~200-300 feet above the hand lines is where the route begins.
Sandy access ledges can be seen ~150 feet left…
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Left Peak is Cheval:<br> Top 4-5 pitches are the steep section below the summit. Below the steep arete is third class scrambling (skyline of farther peak intersects with the scrambling section.) Below the scrambling is two great pitches (just below skyline)
Left Peak is Cheval: Top 4-5 pitches are the s…
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