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Higher Stannard - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.85 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 163
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (45)
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Rock (Trad)
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Thinnish pro plus standard Gunks Rack.
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Description:
Climb the face to the right of Something Interesting to a thin left leaning crack. When it ends head right(crux) then up to a roof. Pull the roof and hand traverse right, then head left to the ledge. One might be interested in Variations Starts of this route. V1 - 5.9R - Climb the unprotected face with crimpers, 30 feet to the right from Something Interesting, climb straight up for about 15 feet, travers right and up to join regular route. V2 - R - Start directly under the bolted anchor of first pitch, first 25 feet is R, the rest is G-PGDescent Options:
Rap from bolted anchors on pitch one, which is what most climbers do this days. First pitch is 80 feet long.
Submitted by: polarwid on 2006-12-29
Last Modified: 2007-02-17
Views: 1873
Route ID: 11307
45 Ascents Recorded
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Top Rope ascent by: gblauer on 2014-11-08
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quick run up to keep warm
Fun roof, thin face below.
Added: 2014-11-08
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Second ascent by: gblauer on 2014-06-27
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haven't been on this in a long time
Very enjoyable, thoughtful face climbing to an easy roof. Lots of fun
Added: 2014-06-27
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Second ascent by: gblauer on 2013-08-18
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Really enjoy this route
Lots of fun moves, thin face climbing etc. Really like the entire route from start to finish
Added: 2013-08-18
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Second ascent by: gblauer on 2012-06-30
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Did the easier/more protected start
Not sure it was easier, but, there is gear as soon as you can get on to the jug. This is a great route, the moves keep coming at you.
Added: 2012-06-30
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Second ascent by: gblauer on 2011-06-19
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Thin off the ground
Leads to easier climbing, then it gets a bit thin again. Nice easy roof up to the chains.
Added: 2011-06-19