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Probable Cause

5.8, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 10 votes
FA: Mark Stregge, 2005
S Dakota > Needles Of Rush… > Mt Rushmore Nat… > Breezy Point > Hall Of Truth Corridor
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Location

Down the descending gully from Enjoy the Journey. There is a random seemingly pointless lone bolt off to the side of the Probable Cause bolt line.

Description

My complements to the first ascender, this is a really fun climb on a not so obvious line. Starts off on a detached flake. Then up over a ledge where the climber spins completely around and then up through a section of underclings on oddball features alternating with slabby sections. Then to a memorable airy, athletic crux move on an arĂȘte and on to a nice slabby finish on the face.Look around; this crux move isn't quite as hard as it first appears (and is perfectly protected by the fourth bolt). Probable Cause packages a lot of memorable moves into 50 -60 feet. Loved it -only problems are some patches of lichen and gritty rock, but nothing too bad.

Protection

4 bolts- a bit sparse but perfectly placed.

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Mark Orsag
Omaha, NE
  5.8
[Hide Comment] Have done this twice now, and loved it both times. One of those really fun medium-length sport climbs that doesn't qualify for classic status , but is just a blast to do. Get on it! Jan 20, 2017