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Midlife Crisis - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Rock (Trad)
G
1
various trad w/ 1 bolt
100
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure (Not Rated)
  Rock Quality (Not Rated)
  Scenery (Not Rated)
  Fun Factor (Not Rated)

Description:

Gully left of Shredded Wheat. Climb left side of breakdown to ledge. Layback wide stuff to top. Step left to anchors for Born Again/Bee Tree.

Descent Options:

rappel from fixed anchors

Submitted by: cccman on 2007-11-14
Views: 1333
Route ID: 90719

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: mjwestla on 2010-11-27 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great TR from Bee Tree

Set a directional in the crack above with big gear and you are all set. Really fun and different, doesn't look as reasonable as it actually is from the ground. Lay back the top or bust out your chicken wings! (I know what I preferred).

Added: 2010-11-29

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: reaeper on 2010-10-14 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Mock Lead this route

Extremely fun climb, loved the layback action at the top.

Added: 2010-11-04