The Ayatollah
5.11b/c YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 24 ZA E4 6a British
Avg: 2.4 from 11 votes
Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
FA: | (TR) Mike Waugh 1979, FL: Bob Gaines & Tommy Romero, April 1997 |
Page Views: | 2,223 total · 9/month |
Shared By: | Vernon Stiefel on Oct 31, 2003 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
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Description
A longstanding top rope route that was later bolted; it was originally rated 5.11a. This fine route is in the middle of the "amphitheater" on the Upper North Face of Cap Rock. The climb begins as a thin crack that tapers to a seam where the first of three closely spaced bolts occurs. Powerful tips liebacking and high steps lead to the top. Clipping the bolts is tenuous and strenuous! Great rock!
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