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Minion - 5.7

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Rock (Trad)
PG13
1
Small to medium wires and cams
140
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Start right of Cold Day... and work up to right side of yucca and to chains.

Descent Options:

Use two ropes to rap from chains...one 70m might make it.

Submitted by: burquealpinist on 2007-03-21
Views: 600
Route ID: 84342

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: burquealpinist on 2007-03-18 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Minion of Charon?

Thought I was climbing Cold Day in Hell....but started at what the topo shows for Path of Charon and went straight up. Met Minion at the top. 60 m rope did not reach for rap. Good thing I had two and Jen at the bottom to "tie one on". Tough 5.8...5.8+?

Added: 2007-03-21