call it 5.7+ then. Darrington is not the same granitic pluton as prusik, therefore, it feels different...plus that friction move has seen more feet then all the dtown 5.9 climbs combined
got some info. thanks rc.
For anyone who cares: 4 bolts 5.11/12
30+ feet of climbing to an anchor that isn't at the top of the cliff. That makes me wonder....why the fuk not?
Hard dirty climbing to that point though.
CHEERS-
There is a recent sport route to the far right of hindquarters, dogleg crack area...anyone know about it? Four bolts up crack-like features, steepish face crimping.
took a 20-25' ride off good ole thin fingies, green jr camalot.
ripped a yellow alien out of the guillotine in ltown only to stop short of the ground in the bushes...really,one of those trusty bolts kept me from hitting the ground.
FYI: In your TR you mention dubbing point 6475 as the "rabbit ears." Accross the valley on the south side of Icicle Ridge there is a rock formation climbers already refer to as the Rabbit Ears. This is easily visible from the group camping area of Bridge Ck Campground. Above the Rabbit Ears is the sinister orangish rock of the Cobra. Not trying to be pickey...
Good job on a sweet hike...the view of Stuart 'n friends from there is Impressive.
thin to wide Hand-Sized hexes are very useful to double up on weight pickey climbers' racks. My friends and I usually use these craggin or in the mountains. But, don't believe me and buy new Camalots.