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Peak Mountain 3

Scary Poodles

FA Darryl Nakahira & Randy Vogel, November 1982
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Description

The premiere route on the wall, this stellar line is classic Josh climbing with mostly face climbing protected by gear.

The moves aren't that difficult, but the trick is hanging out long enough to wiggle the gear in. A pin protects the lower crux, although there is another tricky section just below the top, especially if pumped.

Mostly face climbing with gear, this is like an advanced version of Poodles Are People Too, which lies further to the left on the same wall. After this climb you'll be ready to try

Cool But Concerned

(5.11c/d) or Baby Huey (5.11d). Four stars out of five.

Location

Found in the center of the formation, this lies just right of a chimney and is identified by left- slanting thin cracks in brown rock.

Protection

fixed pin and gear to 2.5", especially many thin to 1"