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Peak Mountain 3

Sauron's Bolt of Horror

FA Autumn 2011 Michael Gray & Tom Lane
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Description

The moves may not be as difficult as the rating suggests, but placing/removing gear in the midst of them certainly ups the ante sufficiently to justify the grade. Difficult moves up the initial seam and past the small overhang near the base of the route (avec 1 bolt) gain a stance below the remainder of this route: an overhanging crack/layback edge. No routefinding difficulties here: obtain the ledge.

Location

Technically on the "Land of Overhangs" Wall, but it lies directly above and left of the main TeePee Wall: the steep face with this unmistakeable splitter crack.

Protection

Tight tips to full hand size. One bolt enroute. Rappel off tree anchor, or walk climber's left 100 yards to scramble down to the base.