Routes : North America : United States : Arizona : Phoenix Area : Superstition Mountains : The Hand : The Razors Edge
The Razors Edge - 5.6 popular
Average Rating : 4.39 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (42)
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This Route was bolted some time ago, some are rusty and questionable. So Augment the bolts with gear whenever possible
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Description:
Three pitches up the obvious ridge on the right side of the formation. Expect slight runouts on good rock with huge exposure. Some of the original bolts were recently replaced on 1st belay, 2nd pitch, & 2nd belay. 3rd pitch still old stuff w/ sling added near top. N 33*27'04.3'' W 111*27'35.0''Descent Options:
For the Descent make a two rope rappel off the uphill side straight down the big face.
Submitted by: fritzski on 2009-03-28
Views: 3227
Route ID: 1367
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42 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
we all do it
now its done, waited after all these years.
all about the exposure and an awesome rap.
The group ascent flowed well this year !
all about the exposure and an awesome rap.
The group ascent flowed well this year !
Added: 2011-10-23
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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crazy wind
wild climbing in 60+ mph winds with brad
Added: 2011-10-20
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Second ascent by:
Great climb, but there is better climbing in AZ
Nice exposure and fun for a 5.6. It was windy when we wrapped down and the wind was pushing us around. I rate it PG13 for the old gear
Added: 2011-02-21
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Spencer
Great climb. Friend and I did this in approach shoes since he forgot his climbing shoes. Hahaha. Took some videos, too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6EuhMVL1U4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3M7LBrSPuU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJTf4pEG9qU
GREAT exposure.
Fun rappel.
Great views of the Sups.
Highly recommended.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6EuhMVL1U4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3M7LBrSPuU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJTf4pEG9qU
GREAT exposure.
Fun rappel.
Great views of the Sups.
Highly recommended.
Added: 2011-01-08
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Good Route
Great Exposure - Man up and walk the Ledge Matey!
Aaaaargh... Good windy rap gets the rope stuck so be prepared
for an epic should one occur...
Aaaaargh... Good windy rap gets the rope stuck so be prepared
for an epic should one occur...
Added: 2010-04-22
