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Description
P1)
Face climb up a smooth, run-out apron of rock past one bolt (1/2" SS) to a ledge with belay bolts (1/2" SS).
P2)
A short pitch with a steep, exposed hand crack takes you to a huge ledge with belay bolts (1/2" SS).
P3)
Chimney up the featured wide crack which narrows and then turns to a crack up a slab which leads to a belay stance at the base of a vertical section; gear belay.
P4)
Easier climbing up steep but featured cracks takes you to the top as you aim for a notch; gear belay.
It's very possible and perhaps even recommended to combine pitches when possible on this route.
Descend
by rappelling off the shorter backside via two sturdy bolts (3/8", 1/2") which are located just left as you pass through the notch; a single rope will suffice to descend.
This is a splendid adventure for the grade and merits four stars out of five.
Location
Located on the far left side of
Saddle Rocks
(well left of
Walk on the Wild Side
) and visible from afar as the
right
of two long, parallel cracks which define the left side of Saddle Rocks.
Protection
Take a good selection of gear to 3 inches and numerous long slings.
- All bolts on the route have been replaced and are 1/2" SS.
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