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Description
If anyone knows the FA of this let me know. Desert Rock claims unknown, but the east face says Brad Bond, Alden Strong, April 1998 (2nd Ascent of Stinger)
P1: The route begins in some rotten mudrock giving it the A2+ grade. 40' of Lost arrows, peckers, stoppers, small cams lead to a small roof where you need a huge topstep to plug in the first good piece. The route becomes C1 from here, with a range of hand size up through a wide 5's and 6's roof (This would probably go free at hard 5.11+?). Pass an intermediate anchor and continue up the bombay chimney (5.9). VG and a 6 was nice to have here. Save a 5 or 6 for the last 10 feet of the pitch.
P2: Scramble up choss directly above the anchor (5.7R) getting in mental pro until reaching the sub-summit. C1 leads to a final mantle on jugs and loose blocks.
Location
Near the right side of the west face. It is the only feasible line. 1 short rap from the summit and another rap from the top of p1 anchor with a 70m rope. with a 60, you could do 3 raps if you set up the intermediate anchor.
Protection
Doubles .1 to 5, 1x 6, VG, small stoppers a few peckers and long lost arrows. webbing. next person should bring a register.
Routes in Richardson Amphitheater
- 1Stinger - West Face5.9Trad · Aid