Escape from Alcatraz
5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British
Avg: 2.7 from 66 votes
Type: | Sport, TR, 80 ft (24 m) |
FA: | Chip Ruckgaber, Andrea Azoff (Jack Mileski, Jeff Gruenberg, ~1987) |
Page Views: | 5,298 total · 19/month |
Shared By: | Jesse Ryan on Oct 19, 2001 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
This is an interesting line that escapes from the pedestal jutting out of the river in the middle of River Wall. Reach the pedestal by rock hopping across the river (impossible in spring/summer), access the right side of River Wall, and boulder to the pedestal (also tricky in spring) or rappel from the top. Note: place draws on one side of rope while rappeling, so the rope doesn't fall into the drink. Belay off the pedestal anchor bolt, and either place protection or run it out to the first bolt. After the first bolt, reach a layback and undercling flake. From there, technical climbing and tricky route finding will get you to the top. Alcatraz is a solid and fun thinking man's route.
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