Circumtraversigate
5.8+ YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
Type: | Sport, 140 ft (42 m) |
FA: | Jon Kettle & Rowan Smart |
Page Views: | 14 total · 2/month |
Shared By: | Jonno Kettle on Sep 5, 2024 |
Admins: | Sean Godwin, Mandie Walls, John L, Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Description
Starting at Ticks in My Pants, climb up three bolts and traverse right (recommended to use runners for bolts two and three to manage rope drag), clipping the third or fourth bolt of each route along the face until reaching the anchors of The Best Thirty Seconds of my Life. Either top-belay the follower from here or lower and belay off the ground (using a runner at the anchor to reduce drag). This makes for excellent multi-pitch practice. The 5.8 crux lies between Cakewalker and Nautical Theme Pashmina Afgan. Bring 12 quickdraws, 2 standard runners, and one long runner to manage rope drag.
A few words of warning:
- Please be respectful and do not attempt the adventurous-feeling Lonely Island traverse while other parties are cragging and be especially mindful of the wider bolt spacings.
- Several sections of the route have decking potential coupled with friable rock.
- All climbers in a party should feel competent leading each of the wall’s routes before committing to Circumtraversigate, regardless of whether they are on TR or lead. F.A. Jon Kettle & Rowan Smart (2024).
The route can be climbed in the other direction as well, but is more enjoyable left to right.
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