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(Black Rain) - 5.9 popular
Average Rating : 3.89 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 58
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Five new bolts to new ring anchors. Hazardous ledge if setting top-rope, with very long tie-in and backup line. Beware of ledging hazard to third bolt. Most falls at the rings.
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Description:
To the right of the Amphitheater section, the right half of the Tall Gray Wall has a slight depression below a small ledge: two bolts there show this route, and are the crux. Going right using the dark flake area and reaching over to those bolts is the usual 5.9 line. Leading straight up the first two bolts is much harder (see "Black Rain Direct"). Taking a line to the left of the bolts is a neglected 5.8 variation.Descent Options:
It is a long way to Three Bears Gully. A minor gully at 'Devil' is difficult, especially down and with a pack.
Submitted by: bulldog on 2008-09-27
Last Modified: 2011-08-16
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Route ID: 15638
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
Top Rope ascent by: harryballs on 2016-04-30
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nice route
Added: 2016-05-07
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Onsight ascent by: jasile on 2014-05-26
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fun route
Great route with lots of variations. Much better height than the little amphitheater area.
Added: 2014-05-26
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
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Top Rope ascent by: rastafarout on 2014-05-06
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Added: 2014-05-06
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
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Flash ascent by: Colt on 2005-06-25
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One of my favorites!
If I remember correctly, there is an option to TR this one as well. Nice route for area since it is longer than most.
Added: 2014-02-25
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: gogalac on 2013-07-31
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black rain
best thing i have been on at pilot so far
Added: 2013-08-30