Sensemilia Sunset
5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a British R
| Type: | Trad, 465 ft (141 m), 4 pitches |
| GPS: | 35.30474, -82.79538 |
| FA: | Peter White and Whitney Heurmann ca. 1996 |
| Page Views: | 3,941 total · 17/month |
| Shared By: | Brent Roaten on Apr 5, 2007 |
| Admins: | Ky Bishop, Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
Description
On one of my first trips to Looking Glass sans guide book and inexperienced with runout slab climbing, I ran into a local who recommended this new route as a good 5.9. It was the perfect sandbag and quite memorable.
Begin about 50 yards to the right of Sundial Crack. The first 50-60 feet is a sea of unprotectable eyebrows (~5.8) ending on a ledge. I would recommend belaying here but didn't the first time I climbed it resulting in some serious rope drag. Pull over an easy, well protected bulge above the ledge. Veer to the right and follow the path of least resistance to a crack which takes good gear. From the crack, head back slightly left and up towards the anchors. As I recall the last 20 feet is pretty hairy unprotected climbing that left me feeling nauseous. I went for it and to my relief found an unusual "thank god" hold just below the anchors that wasn't visible from below. If you are not a well seasoned Looking Glass slabmaster, I would not recommend this as a first 5.9...or even a second or third for that matter!
Addendum:
Per the guide book the route continues on for another 3 pitches:
P2: 5.9+, 150 ft with a bolted anchor
P3: 5.7, 150 ft also bolted anchor
P4: 5.5, 165 ft; descend as for the nose



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