The reason I know was that I did the 1st ascent of that pitch in 1976. Originally, I only had placed 3 bolts. In the late ‘90s I replaced them and then added a fourth to split the final runnout to the ledge. Think about how far that would’ve been for you go without the fourth bolt!
I was fearful for you on the start of the face pitch - you were way off route to the right. The route steps right of the belay ledge only a few feet, then straight up to the first bolt. ‘Glad you pulled it off.
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Best route of it's grade in the country, imo. My friends Richard Leversee, Eddie Joe and friends put that one up.
Honestly one of my favorite routes ever. The super-long approach is a double-edged sword that will keep this one feeling like a special gem.
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The reason I know was that I did the 1st ascent of that pitch in 1976. Originally, I only had placed 3 bolts. In the late ‘90s I replaced them and then added a fourth to split the final runnout to the ledge. Think about how far that would’ve been for you go without the fourth bolt!
I was fearful for you on the start of the face pitch - you were way off route to the right. The route steps right of the belay ledge only a few feet, then straight up to the first bolt. ‘Glad you pulled it off.
That makes sense. It felt way more "exciting" than anything else on the route.
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