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Arachnid 5.8 *** - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.42 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (18)
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Rock (Trad)
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standard rack, bring a large piece
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Description:
Walk around the left side of the tower from the approach trail past Africa and Dog Days to the large obvious layback/hand size dihedral going up to a roof. Traverse right under the roof and then ascend the wide dihedral above. Classic in a relaxed, ideal setting.Descent Options:
Bolted rap anchors
Submitted by: admin on 2008-06-07
Views: 1680
Route ID: 851
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18 Ascents Recorded
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Red Point ascent by:
got it!
Returned a yr later w a big bro and #6, turns out you just have to bump up the #4
Added: 2016-09-06
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| Safety Rating | G |
Hang Dog ascent by:
Tried it but had to downclimb!
My plan is to bring a big bro for the offwidth section! I will return!
Added: 2015-09-08
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Excellent route
but care should be taken to avoid having cams getting pushed back into the crack by the rope. I had an old school #5 in the wide crux section that fell out when I tried to move. Bring a Bro if you don't feel confident running out the wide a bit.
Added: 2013-04-15
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Classic.
This is the best trad line i've done to date. I got by just fine with a BD #3 Camalot as my largest piece. Use the pockets under the roof or bring a big piece for the roof itself.
Added: 2009-08-25
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nice climb..
very cool roof traverse and offwidth above. the offwidth was fun!
Added: 2009-04-23
