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Spot

5.9, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3 from 75 votes
FA: Ralph Soulé, Tom Ace, Oneal Smith 2002
California > Eastern Sierra > Lone Pine Area > Alabama Hills > Alabama Hills S… > Arizona Tower

Description

Awesome edges, with a cruxy start. The first bolt on Sweet Home Arizona is sometimes used by people who have trouble clipping the third bolt. Mike Strassman had the FA info (including name) up on his website a while back, but the site is down and I didn't note down who did the FA - just the name.

Location

The left sport route.

Protection

6 bolts, mussy hook anchors.

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Hannah enjoying the steep patina jugs, with Jack below in Belaggles, while couple of locals grazed close by. 13 Oct 2018.
[Hide Photo] Hannah enjoying the steep patina jugs, with Jack below in Belaggles, while couple of locals grazed close by. 13 Oct 2018.
The Climbing Ranch Gang out at the crag!
[Hide Photo] The Climbing Ranch Gang out at the crag!
Looking up at the full route.
[Hide Photo] Looking up at the full route.
Nick on Spot.
[Hide Photo] Nick on Spot.
Looking at the start of the climb.
[Hide Photo] Looking at the start of the climb.

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Eric Sorenson
Las Vegas
  5.9
[Hide Comment] A technical thin face. The bolts seem to get closer together as the climbing eases toward the top. Very solid rock, but devious climbing. Feb 17, 2007
Eric A Beck
Bishop, CA
 
[Hide Comment] We did this yesterday, a great route. Vies with Mon Cherie for best 9 in the Hills.

There is more than one way to go at the crux. At the 2nd bolt I went right, up, and then back left 5 feet higher. Crux move was stepping up with two small side pulls. Russ went left here. Apr 20, 2016
JC w KC redux
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Can't think of a better 9 although I still have quite a few to do. Definitely better than Mon Cherie. Nov 28, 2017