Sharkfin Tower SE Route

[dkatz12090]

Hey there - Does anyone know if there are bolts these days on the SE Face Route. Is is possible to climb it from bottom up? OR do most rap from the SE ridge route to just do the two pitches (as described by Nelson) - Thinking to head up there mid Sept.

 

Thanks y'all!

Drew

 

 

[kurthicks]

I was there two weeks ago.

 

Climb to the top of Nelson's pitch 2 of the SE Ridge. We slung an obvious pinch about 15' above the standard rappel anchor, then rapped down to a small ledge with 2 bolts. From there, we lowered down and TRed the bottom (better) pitch. The lower pitch has no hangers, but two studs (neither are really necessary and one is in a loose block). The higher pitch starts with two bolts and then tiny gear back to the rap anchor. In fact, both pitches require really small gear (purple/blue TCUs size).

 

If it were me, I'd just take a 60m single rope and lower down and TR it on the way back up. Way easier and faster.

 

[dkatz12090]

Thanks kurthicks - great beta!