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Higher Cathedral Spire Regular Route - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.19 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (20)
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Jules Eichorn, Bestor Robinson and Dick Leonard
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Description:
Five pitches of exposed and continuous climbing lead to the top of North America's Highest freestanding pinnacle
Submitted by: lars on 2002-08-01
Last Modified: 2008-05-07
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Route ID: 21339
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20 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | R |
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Red Point ascent by:
Off Route
Got off route on pitch 2 (off route is the direct line, the 5.9 goes left under the roof for anybody looking to do this) I'd say the direct route was 10+ on weak placements, then runout easy stuff above the roof...
Added: 2012-05-28
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
Awesome
Great climb with spectacular views and definitely some exposure. Ran into some friends from the ATL at the base. I led P1, doug did the rest. We did a variation on P4&5 (steep shattered rock to hand crack). So cold and windy that day, the one guy got the screaming barfies after P2. Unbelievable summit views. Watched a party of 2 struggling on NEB while we climbed the tower and 3 parties on Braille Book.
Added: 2011-06-20
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
One of the best
A five star route for sure. I've done this 5 times over the years, and love taking my non-climber sons to the top (last time 24 June 2010). This is a classic 5.9, made even more "classic" (10+??) by heading straight up through the 2nd pitch roof, rather than traversing left. There is still an assortment of antique gear on the second pitch. Don't tell the NPS--they'll kick us all off and designate the crack a national historic site.
Note: First rap about 110 ft. Others about 105 ft.
Note: First rap about 110 ft. Others about 105 ft.
Added: 2010-06-26
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Higher Spire, Reg Route
Great climb
Added: 2010-05-09
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Oh yeah
What its all about. Mega classic. summit the size of a small room. Great view, good exposure.
Added: 2010-03-07
