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Mule Skinner

5.13d, Sport, 55 ft (17 m),  Avg: 3 from 3 votes
FA: Ben Ditto
California > Sierra Eastside > Bishop Area > Pine Creek Canyon > Scheelite Canyo… > Garbage Gully

Description

Mule Skinner is the steep arete located half-way up Garbage Gully on the left. Belay from down low below the route on a small loose platform. Start by stick-clipping the 1st and 2nd bolts. As of 6/2017 there is a long stick at the base.

Location

Garbage Gully is located 100 m down Pine Creek Canyon from Scheelite Gully. From flame thrower etc, cross the canyon (following a trail) over to the other side of the canyon and past the short steep routes nearby Bavarian Tower. Exit Scheelite and go slightly down canyon before heading straight back up-hill into Garbage Gully.

Protection

bolts

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