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Metamorphosis - 5.8

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Eric Beyeler, Rob Holzman
Rock (Trad)
PG13
2
Small/med cams, med/large hexes one bolt
140
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Start at the flat arch shaped face uphill of the pyramid formation. Go straight up. First pitch 5.6, slab, two variations: stay to the left near the trees (PG), or to the right on sparsely protected (R) rock. End at bolt anchors. Second pitch, pull the overhang then straight up through two vertical sections, PG gear.

Descent Options:

rappel anchor at top.

Submitted by: ericbeyeler on 2008-12-11
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Route ID: 86499

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: ericbeyeler on 2009-07-12 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars This never gets old!

Super fun, exposure, great rock, great scenery. Best moderate trad route in the region! Very "Gunksy".

Added: 2009-07-13

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: ericbeyeler on 2007-06-15 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars FA

Probably the cleanest, best overall route at DN

Added: 2008-10-27