PSA: Belayer slayer on Sisyphus, Goat Wall, Mazama

[yikes]

I know that saying watch out for a loose block on Sisyphus is like telling someone to watch out for shit in a barn. ...but nevertheless, this particular block sits directly above the hanging belay and seems to be a key hand hold. Its about the size of a breadbox and is suspended about 5 feet above the anchors at the top of the crux pitch (p6 or 7 I think). It wiggled when I touched it. I think it is the 5.9 mantle shown on the topo. I had to french free to get around it. I would have trundled it but I wasn't sure whether anyone was below. Not sure what to do. Maybe someone could forward this to the route developer or a local guide.

Jason

Edited July 4, 2013 by yikes

[Drederek]

Climbed this route last sunday (june 30) and noticed a missing block where you describe. If the block you're describing matched the surrounding area its already gone, if not there may be a few pieces coming out of that little stack.

[yikes]

@D: Just saw your reply. I climbed it on the 6-29. I didn't think that block was long for this world. Glad it's gone now... assuming we're talking about the same one.