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Waves - 5.8

Average Rating = 4.60/5 Average Rating : 4.60 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.50/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 4.50/5
  Fun Factor 4.50/5

Description:

Two pitches. Climb a strange left angling dyke(crux) and then head up and right to a huge belay ledge. The second pitch climbs steep rock past big jugs to the top. Double rope rap.lots of varitations, 5.6-5.8

Submitted by: atg200 on 2001-11-14
Views: 1742
Route ID: 5684

14 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: satch on 2013-08-23 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful route

Classic. Exposed 5.7 2nd pitch is a beauty.

Added: 2013-08-23

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: porkchop_express on 2009-09-20 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars another fun one

recommend starting from the main face, not the gully

Added: 2009-09-20

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: brennanand on 2009-09-19 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars One of my favorite climbs in the black hills

there are many various ways to get to the top, but there is a great view when you get there. Very good climb to learn how to work double pitch climbs.

Added: 2009-09-19

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: moss1956 on 2007-07-20 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars nice

Great climbing.

Added: 2007-07-20

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: MrAnderson on 2006-03-10 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Waves

Good Climb, Different feel for a Minnesotan.

Added: 2006-11-26

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