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I Don't Need A Stinkin' Drone

Name: I Don't Need A Stinkin' Drone
Rating: 2.0

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British A2 PG13

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	I Don't Need A Stinkin' Drone T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b A2 PG13

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Type:	Trad, Aid, 65 ft (20 m)
GPS:	37.50035, -107.18998
FA:	Wolfe, Gergen, Kirk, Kirk, 10-2017
Page Views:	868 total · 8/month
Shared By:	Furthermore on Nov 7, 2017
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

This is currently the only way to ascend the summer tower without a drone. I bet someone with some real cojones could also free climb this route (5.11-12 R).

Start on the east side of the tower, and free climb on extremely chossy, volcanic tuff toward the neck of the tower (5.4 PG-13). Spectres and slings protect this section (poorly). Once at the neck, aid your way to a small ledge (A2). From the ledge, free climb on better rock (still questionable) and a bit runout to the summit (5.6).

Rappel south from a bolted anchor.

Protection

3 rivet hangers or nuts and a select rack of peckers, Spectres, Lost Arrows, and z-pins (my MVP). Also bring a select single set of cams up to BD C4 #5 with tri-cams. Screamers are also advised.