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Roaches

5.6, Sport, TR, 42 ft (13 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Jon Kettle
International > N America > Canada > British Columbia > Okanagan > Lonely Crags > Lonely Island

Description

Climb through the gap in the bulging ledge and continue climbing the RHS of the bolt line through fractured rock above. Named after a fallen friend. The most labour-intensive excavation project at LI.  4 Bolts. Bolted by Jon Kettle (2024)

Location

Third-leftmost route on the wall. Look for the obvious gap along the crumbly ledge below the first bolt.

Protection

Bolts, Anchors with chains for lowering

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Karina J
[Hide Comment] If you are top roping this route, then be mindful of a small pointy extrusion towards the top while belaying. As long as the rope is on the left side of the extrusion, you should be OK! Sep 6, 2024