Type: Sport, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches
GPS: 33.30544, -111.07657
FA: Tyler Collins, Ben Albrecht Jul 2021
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Shared By: Tyler Collins on Jul 17, 2021 · Updates
Admins: Zach Levy, Sierra Blair, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen

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Description Suggest change

Much like its namesake, this 2 pitch route takes you on a sightseeing tour up the middle of the LEW. The rock varies from OK to bomber. As with anything in QCC expect some exfoliation for a while. This route gets shade around 1 PM in the summer. 

P1: A tan hanger on the first bolt marks the start for this climb. Start behind a small bush. The first bolt might have you shaking in your waders but fear not, it's 5.easy. Climb a face that looks harder than it is past 5 bolts then turn on your blinker and make a hard right, traversing to a bolt 20 feet to the right and level with you under an ominous looking roof. Pay the choss troll under the roof then pull said roof on bomber rails (crux). Move slightly left before heading up to the two bolt anchor with rap rings on a glorious ledge complete with a catclaw bush which really adds to the ambiance. 9 bolts, 100 feet. 

P2: Head straight up from the anchors passing many bolts and trending slightly left. When you're level with the chossy roof hang right to a dark orange hanger above the roof. The rock quality here is not ideal, tread lightly. Rock quality improves above the roof for the remainder of the climb. You can climb above the anchors to a set of access bolts to enjoy the view. 9 Bolts, 100 feet. 2 bolt anchor with chains. 

Location Suggest change

20 feet left of Big Ben. The first bolt is above a small tree with a tan hanger. See pics. 

Protection Suggest change

10 draws, a helmet, and stoke. The first pitch has potential for some drag if you don’t sub a few draws for runners. Extend the two traverse bolts and you'll be good to go. Not a deal breaker without. 

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