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Peak Mountain 3

Straight and Narrow

FA John Garson, Jeb Schenck, 1971
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Description

In the middle of LRM, look for an easy to identify dihedral (Straight & Narrow).

Master of Sport

is a left to right-angling crack to the left which joins S&N halfway up. This is a really good route, and NOT offwidth climbing.

Hand jamming, liebacking, and possibly [a little] wide technique will get you to the top. Starting in the large, left-facing corner ascend a double crack system which turns into a triple crack system. Gain a stance on a small platform. Leaving this to get to the bomber hand jams above is the crux. Belay at a large chockstone with slings around it. Check condition of slings before trusting!

There is a 2nd pitch option which continues up the wide crack to the top. This is the 3rd pitch of Drain Pipe, rated 5.4. Scramble down the backside.

Protection

Small to medium cams, you don't need offwidth gear, may want extra webbing/slings in case rappel slings are bad