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Winter Sun
5.11 YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E4 5c British
Avg: 3.2 from 6 votes
Type: | Trad, 350 ft (106 m), 5 pitches |
FA: | J.Burcham, Z.Harrison, J.Hereford, J.Snyder 12/19/15 |
Page Views: | 1,643 total · 16/month |
Shared By: | Jeffrey Snyder on Dec 23, 2015 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
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Description
'Winter Sun' aka Golden Lexus is a 3/5 route that is luckily not equal parts sand and splitter. Ultimately meaning that 3 out of the 5 pitches are quality fun and the other two might fill your bank account with sand.
As the name implies the route sees lots of Sun which makes it a great outing on the coldest days of the year.
P1. The approach pitch; Two options in the gully that will take you to the giant ledge. Left system climbs a low angle thrutch ramp into fun but sandy terrain. Some will smile others will not. JBs var. goes right and requires and #6 and possibly pruning shears but gets a bit more sun for cold mornings. Belay off Juniper. 5.8+ 70'
-Giant Ledge-
P2. Interesting ramp to outcove. Bust into wide above. 5.11-- 115' Mixed
P3. Mini-Pillar. One of the finest and shortest. 5.11. 22.5'
P4. Golden Lexus Pitch. Money fingers and thin-paws to roof. 5.11 100'
P5. Summit Pitch. Low angle Sedona fun. Recommended for the view alone. Rental Rap from summit. 5.6 Loose. 60'
As the name implies the route sees lots of Sun which makes it a great outing on the coldest days of the year.
P1. The approach pitch; Two options in the gully that will take you to the giant ledge. Left system climbs a low angle thrutch ramp into fun but sandy terrain. Some will smile others will not. JBs var. goes right and requires and #6 and possibly pruning shears but gets a bit more sun for cold mornings. Belay off Juniper. 5.8+ 70'
-Giant Ledge-
P2. Interesting ramp to outcove. Bust into wide above. 5.11-- 115' Mixed
P3. Mini-Pillar. One of the finest and shortest. 5.11. 22.5'
P4. Golden Lexus Pitch. Money fingers and thin-paws to roof. 5.11 100'
P5. Summit Pitch. Low angle Sedona fun. Recommended for the view alone. Rental Rap from summit. 5.6 Loose. 60'
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