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IceCON 2. Some trade routes are climbable, even in lower elevations.
2 out of a possible 5
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Climbing Area Index / Cathedral Ledge / Onion Head (5.11c)
Directions:  Start as for Thin Air.
Description: Mostly bolt protected and very sustained.
    Pitch 1: Climb up to the bong anchor on Thin Air.

    Pitch 2: Climb Rapid Transit past the first 2 bolts, step right onto the D'Arcy traverse ledge and move right to a 2-bolt anchor at a good stance. (5.10a/b)

    Pitch 3: Continue straight up past 5 bolts to a rest, then continue past 2 more bolts to easier ground and the ledge. (5.11c)
Gear: standard rack & draws
Descent: finish as desired
History:  June 1993 - Bill Lowther, Ozzie Blumet

 
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