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Legal At Last

WI6+ M6, Mixed, Ice, Alpine, 164 ft (50 m), Grade III,  Avg: 3.8 from 6 votes
FA: Alex Lowe
Wyoming > Cody > S Fork Shoshone… > S Side Routes/N Facing

Description

This is one of two routes directly above "The Moratorium." On the left hand side of the amphitheater is Legal at Last and the right hand side is Barley Legal.

The climb is generally thin, rotten and steep ice with some sections disconnected. Depending on conditions the base could be melted out and require M6 mixed moves to gain the ice. On rare big years can come into WI5/5+ condition as a full fat pillar. 

Three old pins are still at the base; likely from Alex Lowe's first ascent!

Climb up and V-thread down.

Location

Climb "the Moratorium" and continue up the drainage for 500 feet. Both climbs should be visible after a short hike.

Protection

Ice screws and pins for climbing.. V-thread for decent.

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Matt Ward climbing Legal At Last
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Barely Legal on right
[Hide Photo] Barely Legal on right
Incredible early season condition 12/23
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Fat conditions Dec. 7th, 2023
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Matt Ward climbing Legal at Last (Left) Barley Legal or whats left of it is on the right.
[Hide Photo] Matt Ward climbing Legal at Last (Left) Barley Legal or whats left of it is on the right.