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Lives of the Cowboys - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 0
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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10/08
Rock (Sport)
G
2
P1 6 bolts P2 5 bolts
160
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 2.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Walk left from Rotten Banannas along the base of the rock until you come to a low-angle slab leading up to a chimney. Start in the chimney, clipping bolts for protection. After a bit, step onto the left-hand face, following a thin aplite dike. Belay on the low-angle slab above (Bolted anchor) Pitch 2 continue upward, following the dike. Surmount a steep section and friction up to the big ledge at the top.

Descent Options:

two 25m rappels from Mussy hooks to the ground

Submitted by: brutusofwyde on 2009-02-03
Views: 1076
Route ID: 97498

1 Ascent Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: brutusofwyde on 2008-10-15 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Mix & match of styles...

Pitch 1 : Established GU placing 3 bolts. 3 more bolts placed TD after climbing the route. P2 established TD placing 3 bolts. 2 more bolts placed on lead during the first ascent of the route.

Added: 2008-12-30