A-MAZE-ING
EAST FACE DETAIL
EAST FACE:
1. Gates of Lodore OW 11c big body squeeze to gradually diminishing fat crack - OW to hands and back 45 feet Big Pro - up to 2 x #4 Big Bros Anchors on top, rap the route
The East Apse: To get here, either go low, under route #1 and crawl westward between the two gigantic blocks. OR circle north around the big blocks and find a 'passageway' directly behind them.
1a. Inside the Gates inside East Apse 11a OW to fingers to OW belay on gear 40 feet Rap the anchors on #1
2. Sweet Nothings inside East Apse *NOTE: multiple grades! 5.6 perfect hands but far too short belay after the handcrack on gear Climb to top ( *NOTE: about 15’ of 5.9 runout face, will partly protect with thin wires) Belay on gear Both short pitches can be combined Scramble to any top anchor, 'A' is most convenient.
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