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Finding the Sean

5.11-, Trad, Alpine, 220 ft (67 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 3.3 from 4 votes
FA: Eddie Phay, Joe Y - 2010
Alaska > S Central Alaska > Hatcher Pass > Reed Lakes Boul… > Mile High Wall > Shield

Description

Approach pitch - Climb up a slightly awkward corner feature that transitions to a face near the anchor. 25 meters, 2 bolt anchor

Money pitch - follow slabby bolts up and left leading to a small roof, the routes crux. Pull the roof with double underclings on a creaky hold and continue to the obvious left facing corner. Wrestle the arete to get established in the corner And finish on a ledge at a 2 bolt anchor. This pitch is Hatcher Pass granite at its finest; sustained techie climbing in a stunning position. 7 bolts drilled on lead, 45 meters

Location

Protection

Sprad, single rack to 3

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Ron Brasher eyes the crux
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Chulie on the approach pitch
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The Mayor of Crushtown nearing the top of the route
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