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Sky Ridge ** - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.75 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Description:
5.8 R.
Submitted by: thomasribiere on 2005-09-26
Last Modified: 2007-01-07
Views: 1465
Route ID: 70179
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4 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
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| Scenery |  |
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Second ascent by:
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Added: 2009-09-13
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| Safety Rating | R |
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| Rock Quality |  |
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Onsight ascent by:
Best position in the park
This is one of the best lines at Smith. Now I'm not saying it has the best rock or the best protection but that's what makes it classic. The position is amazing and the climbing really fun. Not for the casual 5.8 leader but well worth the trip.
Added: 2009-03-16
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| Safety Rating | G |
Ascent Note
no comment
Added: 2008-06-18
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| Safety Rating | PG13 |
Ascent Note
Best position anywhere in the park? Where else can you see Monkey Face, the Marsupials, the Dihedrals and most of the Oregon Cascades all at once?
That said, the runout to the first bolt on this route is quite serious on rotten rock with big exposure right from the start. And the lone bolt protecting this section is missing its hanger. Great!
There's a block you can sling if you've got about 12 feet of cordellette or webbing. There's also a semi-sketchy pocket that a #4 C4 will fit. Otherwise, you'll be soloing for 40 feet.
The 2nd pitch hand traverse is fantastic with relatively solid rock and protection.
To get off, scramble 50 feet up the gully and rappel off the backside. Two 70 meter ropes will let you rap all the way to the ground in comfort. 2 60s will get you to the top of the 1st pitch of Bits and Pieces. One more short rappel gets you to the ground. If you only have 1 rope, expect to do 3 or more raps and enjoy possible clusterf***s with people on Wherever I May Roam.
That said, the runout to the first bolt on this route is quite serious on rotten rock with big exposure right from the start. And the lone bolt protecting this section is missing its hanger. Great!
There's a block you can sling if you've got about 12 feet of cordellette or webbing. There's also a semi-sketchy pocket that a #4 C4 will fit. Otherwise, you'll be soloing for 40 feet.
The 2nd pitch hand traverse is fantastic with relatively solid rock and protection.
To get off, scramble 50 feet up the gully and rappel off the backside. Two 70 meter ropes will let you rap all the way to the ground in comfort. 2 60s will get you to the top of the 1st pitch of Bits and Pieces. One more short rappel gets you to the ground. If you only have 1 rope, expect to do 3 or more raps and enjoy possible clusterf***s with people on Wherever I May Roam.
Added: 2006-09-17
