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Peak Mountain 3

Snow Angel

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Description

This climb is obvious and aesthetic, visible from the loop.  It seems unlikely it hasn't been climbed before, so I'll name it and not claim it.  Just as I started up, it began to flurry in the canyon.

The opening roof at the bottom was a surprise, as it's hidden on approach. Somehow, it turns out that's the easiest part of the route.  Scramble up on the ledge, plug a hand sized cam, and safely stem out and up to the main crack.

I recently climbed Joe's 5.8 Mito, and this felt about the same, so  let's call it Herbst 5.8.

Location

On approach to Angel Food Wall this south facing, white wall with a fat crack is very obvious.  Follow a sheep trail up. 22 minutes from the car.

Protection

Single rack .5-6 Black diamond or equivalent. Extra #4 if your squeamish. Build an anchor up top, and scramble off climbers right to the gully.


Routes in "On the Prowl" Wall


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