Standard Route Direct Finish
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
Avg: 3.2 from 84 votes
Type: | Trad, 100 ft (30 m) |
FA: | Jerry Kanzler, Barry Frost & Others (Fall 1967) |
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Shared By: | Matt Wenger on Jun 23, 2017 |
Admins: | GRK, Zach Wahrer |
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Description
This pitch is deserving of it's own page.
From the large belay ledge on top of pitch 2, head up and slightly right through blocky, ledgy terrain until under a small roof. Step left and out onto the airy face with the beautiful hand crack above you. Climb up over the very airy bulge through the crack (crux) for about 15', to finish on easier ground to the top. Though harder than the standard finish, this is WAY more fun. Highly recommended.
Descent: 1 rappel off of summit, and one from the midway grassy ledge to the base, same as Standard Route.
From the large belay ledge on top of pitch 2, head up and slightly right through blocky, ledgy terrain until under a small roof. Step left and out onto the airy face with the beautiful hand crack above you. Climb up over the very airy bulge through the crack (crux) for about 15', to finish on easier ground to the top. Though harder than the standard finish, this is WAY more fun. Highly recommended.
Descent: 1 rappel off of summit, and one from the midway grassy ledge to the base, same as Standard Route.
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