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Plaque Right

Name: Plaque Right
Rating: 3.8

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

Routes in Second Grotto Wall

L › R R › L A › Z

	Back Scratcher Start T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13
	Jay's Arete T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lower Plaque Nose T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Might as Well Jump S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Necronomicom Direct T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	On Ramp, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Plaque Right T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Zebra, The S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a

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Type:	Trad, 80 ft (24 m)
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Description

Persevere past the intimidating start to easier very fun and exposed climbing to the top. This route climbs the right edge of The Plaque at the right side of Second Grotto Wall. The crux start through the A-shaped overhang is protected by 2 pins well backed up with cams. A strenuous move on hand jams and big holds swing you out left onto the face. Follow the arête, sometimes right on the arête and sometimes just left, to the top past 3 more pins. There are a couple of mildly runout sections, but the climbing there is relatively easy and secure.

Location

Somehow get to the ledge at the base of the Plaque. The obvious approach is Lower Plaque Nose, but there are other approach routes to the right. Scramble up and right on the ledge to just left of an A-shaped overhang and set up a trad belay.

Protection

5 old pins, a single set of nuts, and cams from micro to gold/#2 Camalot. There are two bolts at the top to belay from. Move climber's left to bolts and chains that get you down in 2 one rope raps.