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Sapphire - 5.10a

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Rock (Trad)
G
1
5 bolts, medium to large cam, 2 bolt anchor.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.50/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.50/5

Description:

Starts at the top of a crumbly gully and climbs to the right of a prominent roof (place gear here).

Descent Options:

Rappel

Submitted by: maowcakes on 2011-06-13
Views: 622
Route ID: 109075

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: willy_p_wyld on 2011-09-05 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Awsome!

Juggy, exposed, and tons of fun! This is a must do route for the area! A #3 camalot fits perfect in the crack after the second bolt.

Added: 2011-09-05

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: maowcakes on 2011-06-11 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great route

Super fun. One of my favorites so far here in AK.

Added: 2011-06-13