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Rat Race - 5.7 popular
Average Rating : 3.92 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (34)
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Description:
This climb is left of the right arete in the crack on the corner. Climb straight up along the crack to the roof and negotiate the roof.The guidebook gives it two stars and says it's worth finding out. The climb is kind of a ladder that get's interesting and fun at the roof, but is probably fun as either a simple warm-up or beginning trad route.
Submitted by: maculated on 2002-05-12
Views: 4026
Route ID: 11263
34 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
A hard 5.7
This was a great climb, but the roof was very difficult for me. It made me realize how much I need to develop my crack climbing technique. 4 inch protection is much larger than what you actually need.
Added: 2013-09-20
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
Climbed with Jacob
Top roped with extension, used hex to protect roof move.
Added: 2011-02-16
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| Safety Rating | G |
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Fun Easy Roof
super fun easy climb with a couple fun moves on the roof
Added: 2011-02-13
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Onsight ascent by:
Nice little roof
The roof was a little bit intimidating, but after placing two pieces (being extra cautious) the move passed it was not difficult. Awesome climb.
Added: 2010-11-08
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Excellent climb - roof looks intimidating but is easy.
Despite the 5.7 rating - I was a bit intimidated to lead this due to the roof looking a bit imposing. The roof is actually quite manageable - and everything protects well. I didn't use anything large (Despite the book saying pro to 5 inches) - I think my largest piece was a C4 #2 right on the roof section. Pair of bolts and chains to rap off from the top.
Added: 2010-03-29
