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Eagle's Way - A3

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 135
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Lots of thin gear, Aliens, blades, all hooks, one fat cam for the second pitch, and sawed-offs
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a A3
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 4.50/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 4.50/5
  Fun Factor 4.50/5

Description:

Here is the only moderate sandwhiched between the desperates. After an inauspicious start with difficult hauling, the route soars like a raptor up the overhanging headwall to skirt the Devil's Brow on the right side. The nailing and hooking will keep your attention without terrifying you, and you'll find a few small ledges at the bivis - always a bonus. And the C1 crack near the top is beauty, eh?

Submitted by: passthepitonspete on 2006-03-26
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Route ID: 8638

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a A3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: rexcarrs on 1998-10-12 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Another left side classic.

After the bottom 4 pitches of mediocre climbing, this route takes on some nice, steep, clean rock. Up high, you could get pounded by bad weather.

Added: 2008-01-12

Ratings
  Difficulty A3
  Safety Rating R
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: jreyher on 1998-08-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great route

Steep

Added: 2007-12-01

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: b_fost on 2004-08-29 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2004-08-29

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: passthepitonspete on 2003-09-25 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

I soloed this route over eight days in September, 2003. Trip report and photos coming as soon as I make it home from Yosemite. <b><i>IF</b></i> I make it home......

<br><br>It was my <b>eighth solo</b> of El Cap, and I spent my 199th night on the Big Stone.

Witnessed by: Wee-Wee the Big Wall Crab
Added: 2003-09-25

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: elcapbuzz on 2000-08-29 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Solo speed record, 51:14

Witnessed by: Tom Evans
Added: 2000-08-29

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