Escalades Choisies Mont-Blanc Aiguilles Rouges (60 Routes 4 to 6a+) , Great Alpine routes not in Chamonix Rockfax 1st Ed.
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Webster | 11 Jul, 2021 |
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βeta: the first 6a pitch is very hard for the grade, and would be hard at 6a+. indeed the starting 5c pitch felt more like 6a. beware of loose rock, particularly on the second pitch through and above the overhang. the crucial bolt above the overhang has shattered the rock around it and should not be trusted! you need a few grades in hand to be anywhere near the 2 hour guidebook suggested time. indeed if only a 6a leader (like me) you shouls probably not attempt this... | βeta? | |
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βeta: the first 6a pitch is very hard for the grade, and would be hard at 6a+. indeed the starting 5c pitch felt more like 6a. beware of loose rock, particularly on the second pitch through and above the overhang. the crucial bolt above the overhang has shattered the rock around it and should not be trusted! you need a few grades in hand to be anywhere near the 2 hour guidebook suggested time. indeed if only a 6a leader (like me) you shouls probably not attempt this... |
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Grade: TD ***
(Mont Maudit)