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Psychedelic Tree - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.90 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (13)
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A few lose blocks. This route sees much less traffic than nearby twin The Line, but the roof part of this route is amazing. The Supertopo calls that section "wild." So far it seems to me that anything Supertopo calls "wild" is a must do. This certainly is. New Information: Happy to report, the Line's Ugly Sister had a facejob. No more loose blocks with "unclear attachment" or potential "life threatening ginsu flake chop" on the first pitch. All gone. In its place a lovely section of stemming opportunity that protects bomber. Now your beloved belayer can stand directly below you with greater peace of mind. Now nothing prevents this route from becoming as popular if not more popular than the Line. P.S. Definitely two pitches, in my opinion, not three, first all the way to the ledge, second to the top.
Submitted by: davidji on 2008-06-05
Views: 1881
Route ID: 57208
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
jamming, stemming, manteling; what else you want?
It was in my to do list for quite a while and it was worth the wait. No loose blocks to report. I would not compare this route to the line b/c the routes are just so different. This route is quite clean except for near the top (close to the roof a little dirt remains). The stemming section was definitely cruxy but not too bad.
Added: 2015-03-23
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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definitely still
some loose blocks and dirt on the route, but easy to avoid and a really fun route. Consistent difficulty and good protection.
Added: 2014-10-12
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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rope solo
A fun route. Secure holds the whole way. The roof blocks are ugly though.
Added: 2013-07-14
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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still not totally clean.
one loose jug to deal with and lots of moss/dirt. The finishing moves aaaaalllllmost make up for it.
Added: 2012-07-03
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Amazing route
Only 2 semi-loose blocks left, easy to maneuver around--stop yer bitching, people! This route is perfectly safe, perfectly wonderful, sustained for the grade, better than The Line, never requires WAITING IN LINE, and is an all around joy to ascend. If you really believe the Supertopo star rating for this route (2 stars) as compared to a route like, say, Blue Cab (3 stars), you are a moron. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Added: 2010-10-21
