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IceCON 1. Climbs just coming in or only in upper elevations like Ravines.
1 out of a possible 5
Climbing Area Index / Crag Y / Modern Maturity (5.9+)
Directions:  The route begins to the right of LEGIONS OF POWER. It ascends an inside corner to an overhang, then moves left to briefly join the LEGIONS OF POWER crack system, before moving back right again above the overhang.
Description: George Hurley was the senior partner on this route.
    Pitch 1: Climb to the large ledge about fifteen feet up, then climb the crack in the V corner on the right. Angle left under the large roof (bolt). Traverse left to the prominent notch which breaks through the overhang. Immediately over the overhang, move right and improvise a belay. 60', 5.9+

    Pitch 2: Follow the crack which is a few feet right of the V-groove, and which angles slightly right, then left. The crux of this pitch is about fifteen feet below the top of the cliff. 60', 5.8

Gear: Standard Rack
Descent: rap the route
History:  June 18,1987 - George Hurley & Chris Gill

 

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