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Shipwreck - 5.9

Average Rating : 4.21 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 28
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (14)

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First Ascent:

George Powell, Angie McGinnis

Type of Climb:

Rock (Sport)

Safety Rating:

Pitches:

Protection:

7 bolts and anchors

Length (ft):

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.9
Safety Rating	G
Exposure
Rock Quality
Scenery
Fun Factor

Description:

Wild gymnastic start. Around the corner from Aqualung (boulder down through the notch and follow path- DO NOT contour downhill below column at corner of Aqualung). Climb up face and ledges to small roof, pull roof and climb face above, staying over the line of bolts. Many people climb straight up from the second bolt and to the L of all remaining- this is 5.8 and not on route. Bad falls can happen sideroping this climb. Finish by pulling straight over the top two roofs to incredibly featured face and wonderful view at anchors.

Descent Options:

Rap or lower from anchors.

Submitted by: roninthorne on 2008-05-03
Views: 1789
Route ID: 93523

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Ratings
Difficulty	5.9
Safety Rating	PG13
Exposure
Rock Quality
Scenery
Fun Factor

Hang Dog ascent by: kmarkey on 2012-03-23 (View Climbing Log)

Fun and airy

Arms soooo tired from climbing all week... Can't believe I blew the 3rd bolt... Weird first few clips.

Added: 2012-06-08

Ratings
Difficulty
Safety Rating	G

Flash ascent by: resetn on 2011-07-31 (View Climbing Log)

Great climb!

Onsighted this the first time I tried it, this time a buddy had already set up a top rope, so I did it on top rope. Fun either way. There are some ledges near the top where you can take a breather if you need it. You may want to stick clip the first bolt.

Added: 2011-08-01