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Generation X

5.9, Trad, Sport, 110 ft (33 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 22 votes
FA: Jack Tackle, Mindy Shulak, 70's FFA: Rob Hagler, Mike Hagler, 1996
Montana > Southwest Region > Gallatin Canyon > W Side > Gallatin Tower

Description

The logical progression if you wish to get to the top of the tower from the top of Orange Crack if you can't climb 5.11. After climbing Orange Crack's first pitch step right around the corner (Less bold individuals may wish to stay roped in for this) and to the base of the back wall. Looking up and you can spot a bolt ~9 feet off the ground and one at around 70 feet. This is Generation X.

Location

There are rap anchors at the top of Gen X that you can use to get back to Orange Crack's end and rap all the way back down. You can also climb the final pitch of the tower to top out and then rap the backside.

Protection

2 bolts and gear from Blue TCU's to a #4 Camalot. I don't think doubles are necessary except in the smaller sizes (<#1 red Camalot)

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Ryan pulilng the crux on Gen X
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GenX topo
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Ty Morrison-Heath
Bozeman, MT
  5.9
[Hide Comment] I personally think this thing is hard for 5.9 but others opinions might vary. May 6, 2013
Max Bechdel
Jackson, WY
  5.9 PG13
[Hide Comment] Great route, should have done it sooner! It's 5.9, definitely not harder than diesel driver :) Jun 7, 2013
Nate K
Bozeman, MT
 
[Hide Comment] solid canyon 5.9. Super underrated pitch in my opinion Apr 29, 2020
Matt Wenger
Bozeman
  5.9
[Hide Comment] The dyno move at the flake is one of the coolest moves I've made anywhere, ever. Super underrated route. Small nuts (like peenuts) are really good for some of the trickier pro spots, of which there are 2-3. Jul 21, 2020