Name that route by description PNW edition (#2)
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Cougar buttress? |
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Not Cougar Buttress, wrong state. Looks like something to get on someday. Watch out for bees in the parking lot for the single pitch climb I’m thinking of. |
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Wildcat crack? |
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Ding! Ding! Ding! The Tieton delivers another classic! You're up Mr O |
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The first ascensionist of this nearly 200 ft crack climb, who this climb is named after, did the FA onsight, free solo. |
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You got it Anthony! Very humbling knowing its history while working through that crux thin hands section. |
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This popular route might be best known for a karate kick move at one of its cruxes. It might first feel improbable but it isn't too bad once you figure out the beta. |
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WHAM! |
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Big Redwrote: BINGO! |
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After clipping the chains on a popular moderate splitter, some muy picante people don't even bother placing gear as they boulder up steep incut slots to the next set of chains, adding a full number grade of difficulty. |
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Dame El Oro? |
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Got it, yours Brian! |
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A fixed #4 provides some much needed mental support as you surmount the last major obstacle guarding the summit of this ridge. |
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BrianOwrote: Full N Ridge of Stuart? Second pitch of the gendarme. |
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That’s the one Garrett! |
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That pitch was pretty memorable as my wife’s reynauds hit hard and she slipped off the traverse after cleaning the last piece and swung into space. A little 3:1 action brought her back on track. Anyway, next clue: Right facing, right angle with awesome alliteration. |
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Kangaroo Corner? |
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Senior citizens in space? |
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Oh nice guesses that fit the clue well but it is neither of those. To the South of both of those routes. Add: This route is in a sector that is a bit of a walk and is likely the highest quality line among the 20ish routes. |




