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IceCON 4. Climbs are IN at the usual places and generally at consensus ratings.
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Climbing Area Index / Cathedral Ledge / Black Lung (5.8)
Black Lung
Jeff Cavicchi
Directions:  Start just right of the Upper Refuse ramp on top of a small ledge.
Description: Well protected, strenuous and a great situation.
    Pitch 1: Scramble up on the ledge right of the Upper refuse ramp. Climb the crack until it joins with Upper refuse at a 3-pin belay. The upper section is well protected, but slightly overhanging. Think stem!
Gear: standard rack
Descent: finish as desired
History:  October 1,1972 - Henry Barber, Dave Cilley, Frank Dean

 
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