Psychedelic Soul
5.12b YDS 7b French 26 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 26 ZA E5 6b British
Type: | Trad, 115 ft (35 m) |
FA: | September 2018 |
Page Views: | 2,049 total · 25/month |
Shared By: | Grant Simmons on Sep 12, 2018 |
Admins: | Jay Knower, M Sprague, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall |
Description
A long, varied pitch with lots of 5.11 climbing and a wild 5.12 crux. A great line in an incredible setting. Full value.
Stem across the stream and begin by climbing the initial corner of Mechanics' Route. Step right after 35' to a line of bolts that follow a technical arête and lead to a 2-bolt anchor beneath a square roof (5.11d to here, and fully worthy in its own right). Continue climbing past the anchor and wrestle your way into the crux - a cryptic, holdless corner. Work your Houdini magic and will yourself to stay in there, then keep fighting to reach a well-earned rest. Boulder up and right to gain easier ground and continue to a 2-bolt anchor on a fantastic perch.
Descent: A 70m rope doesn't quite reach, at least not without some minor shenanigans... It's best to lower to the mid-anchor and descend again.
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