New 5.9 upper town wall?

[Quarryographer]

Hey all. I've never done the new 5.9 corner thing on the upper town wall at Index. Somebody told me not to walk past any of the goods along the way to do it, but I'd like to judge for myself. I'm pretty sure I can find it amidst a sea of 5.12, but any beta would be greatly appreciated. Especially descent beta, 2 ropes? rap stations? bring deproach shoes? Thanks!

 

[JonNelson]

Perhaps this is about the DGS route, which is about 5.9 or 5.9+. A description is on Mountain Project:

 

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/dgs-/107310316

 

For the descent, I think you need two ropes. The second pitch is pretty long.

 

Jon

 

[mattp]

It is not far past Dana's Arch, if I remember correct. The start is right of biology of small appliances. For the third pitch, traverse right on a large ledge and reset the belay when you reach an arete that heads to the top. A short but fun 5.9 pitch makes a good finish.

 

The descent can be done with two ropes, but it can also be done with a pair of tennis shoes. It is not a bad walk off.