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Lovin' Lickin' the Lichen - 5.8

Average Rating = 3.00/5 Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 15
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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sbaclimber, Jan '08
Rock (Sport)
G
1
9 bolts, tree anchor
124
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 2.50/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.50/5

Description:

The arching route on the right side of the triangular slab. Starting at the far right edge of the slab, climb up the narrow buttress. Traverse left across the very low angled slab and out over the gulley. Continue straight up past the last couple bolts to the trees. Delicate climbing.

Descent Options:

rap down Stairway to Heaven.

Submitted by: sbaclimber on 2008-01-20
Last Modified: 2012-03-27
Views: 785
Route ID: 91840

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: socialclimber on 2008-01-19 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking

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Added: 2008-01-29

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: sbaclimber on 2008-01-19 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars not what I expected

I was thinking this would be a walk in the park, but the climbing turned out to be very delicate with a couple of quite technical moves along the way.

Added: 2008-01-20