Melting Point
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British
Avg: 2.3 from 159 votes
Type: | Sport, 90 ft (27 m) |
FA: | Brian and Jonathon Smoot 1990 |
Page Views: | 6,238 total · 25/month |
Shared By: | Spencer Anderson on Jun 24, 2004 · Updates |
Admins: | Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane |
Description
Fun climb. Probably only a one star but I gave it two because it's long single pitch route. Tough start but eases up, then leads to another 5.10 move, eases again then the final crux before the chains. A lot of, almost too good, resting spots on this route.
Protection
12 Quickdraws (8 bolts, 2 fixed pitons, 2 anchors).
The 2 fixed pitons are the last protection before the top anchors- the first one is hard to locate (after a small runout above last bolt, placed deep in a horizontal crack).
60m rope (Unclip rope from several draws on descent so a 60m rope will get you back to earth easily)
Use long draw on 1st bolt (or backclean it) to prevent rope drag.
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