spotly Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Climb: Banks Lake-Several Date of Climb: 8/20/2006 Trip Report: Went to Highway Rock at Banks Lake over the weekend and climbed Downtown, Bono, The Edge, Unknown Name, Suprehension and Creamsicle Buttress. Downtown is an excellent climb. Second time on it and I'll probably do it every trip. Bono was good - it's got a nice crack at the top that took some grunting on lead last time there. This time it was actually kinda pleasant...following Supprehension (lake side) is a must-do. It's short but has some great features. Above Supprehension, Creamsicle Buttress was given 3 stars in the new guide book - good view from the top anyway. Geesh, it was HOT! Anyhoo, did I mention that Downtown was a great climb?! Rated at 5.6 "with a short 5.10 traverse at the bottom." LOL. Brian F. lead it this time and took a low, stretchy move - I did a tension traverse with a double-length runner and my best Tarzan yell to get that piece (shame). Brian on Downtown On the lake side - Supprehension Preparing to rap off of Supprehension Top of Creamsicle Buttress Gear Notes: 14 quickdraws 2 ropes Poison ivy soap Approach Notes: Right off the highway near Electric City. Edited August 21, 2006 by spotly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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