Really?

[powderhound]

http://aaj.americanalpineclub.org/climbs-and-expeditions/north-america/contiguous-united-states-lower-48/washington/2010-le-petit-cheval-by-i-nicholson/

 

C Mac's supposed grade four? Wedged between a grade two and a grade three.

 

This is okay in California but seriously I think its time for a repeat and a down grade:)

Edited March 11, 2011 by powderhound

[Pete_H]

Looks longer and harder than the grade II and III and Ian's a pretty legit dude.

[Cobra_Commander]

not as legit as the ultimate bad asses on cc.com

[powderhound]

not as legit as the ultimate bad asses on cc.com

 

my thoughts exactly

 

glad we agree

 

F the taco

 

 

[Off_White]

If it's not grade IV it doesn't make the cut for the AAJ.

[Maxtrax]

I think its time for a repeat

 

Why don't you go do so? I know Ian and he is anything but someone who artificially inflates grades. If he says it's a grade IV, I trust him that it's a grade IV.

[mountainsloth]

oh quit bitching. Climb it first then bitch if you feel it needs to be downgraded. Technical pitches take longer.

[kukuzka1]

that sure has a resemblence to sperry peak

[bwwakaranai]

I always thought of the grade scale as a way of keeping climbers out of trouble on repeat ascents. Id rather they over-shoot it than sandbag. Im curious on what California climbs you feel are soft compared to NW. The system is vague and Ive experienced discrepancies in both states. What matters much more is that its a fun route dont you think?

[Figger_Eight]

I think its time for a repeat

 

Why don't you go do so? I know Ian and he is anything but someone who artificially inflates grades. If he says it's a grade IV, I trust him that it's a grade IV.

 

this.