Sol Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Rumor has it that the golden arch is the best aid line on the upper town wall, anyone agree, disagree? also, any special trickery or rack recommendations? and, what's up with the crux a3+ pitch? Is it still a3+, and what exactly does a3+ mean at index? some may think that last question is stoo-pid but I've noticed quite a disceprancy between aid ratings at index and those at squamish, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 It is a very different line from the more standard aid lines on the UTW in that the rock is more massive and less featured. Interestingly enough it's also the only non-clean aid route (A) in the PNW I've been on that it not heavily scarred by pitons. The start of the crux pitch is definitely a bit sketchy. A mix of old rusty tied-off pins, hooks, expando cams in thin flakes and fixed heads for the first 30 feet. Then it gets easier. A3 for sure. There are rumors of it having gone clean. The corners generally don't take camhooks, so maybe on a triple set of Lowe Balls or something. Unless there is a definitive answer to that I say bring your hammer and have fun. It's a great place to beat lots of iron and a nice route to boot. Bring..... doubles of short LA's that's #1,#2,#3 two short, thick Bugaboos two baby angles hooks from small to big std aid rack to 3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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