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Peak Mountain 3

Wind Tower Slab

FA First lead: Jim Erickson 1972
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Description

Located on the face to the right of the first pitch of Calypso. Start with the 5.8 face move direct start to Calypso. Once you reach the top of the boulder move mostly straight up averaging about 15 ft. or so to the right of Calypso. Near the top of the pitch pull over a small overlap (cruxy). Most often a toprope from the Calypso anchors. I soloed it onsight so I can't give exact beta on potential gear. Better to run a TR first if unsure about it. Nice thin face, a couple of fun moves. One star for rock quality and some good movements. Almost feels a little contrived. One could easily move a short ways to the right and climb the groove of Boulder Direct (5.0). Possible a little easy for the grade, but given the state of the pro, we'll leave that be.

Protection

Not much pro on this pitch. Anything you get in is going to be really small (RPs or Aliens, etc.)