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Funk Soul Brother

5.7 A4+, Trad, Aid, 12 pitches, Grade VI,  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Matt Maddaloni and John Millar
International > N America > Canada > British Columbia > Powell River > Eldred Valley > Carag-Dur
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Description

Matt Maddaloni and John Millar put up this twelve-pitch aid route over eight days on the formation Carag-Dur. Carag-Dur, although it is among the smaller walls in the valley, easily rivals the chief. Good Luck.

Location

See Carag-dur area description and beta photo

Protection

Any party attempting this route should remember to bring at least 40 heads and 25 bird beaks.

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Funk Soul Brother<br>
Approximate location<br>
Photo by MP contributor <br>
John Waters<br>
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Matt Maddaloni's CAJ article gives one solid beta tip:  "No trees or ledges clutter its mostly featureless wall; only a huge arch crosses its middle, creating a pitch of overhanging rock above a steep slab." (Maddaloni, Canadian Alpine Journal, p106, 2000)<br>
[Hide Photo] Funk Soul Brother Approximate location Photo by MP contributor John Waters Matt Maddaloni's CAJ article gives one solid beta tip: "No trees or ledges clutter its mostly featureless wall; on…

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Ken Trout
Golden, CO
[Hide Comment] Colin Dionne surfingvancouverisland.com/… gets very honorable mention in Matt Maddaloni's Canadian Alpine Journal article about their grade VI adventure. (CAJ, 2000)

After posting my red line on John Waters' photo, I found Colin Dionne's beta on his useful website (green line after clicking link). He was of great assistance to Matt Maddaloni and John Millar; solving vehicle troubles in the wilderness, bridge building, and brush fighting five hours up to meet the FA at the top. Jan 11, 2011