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Peak Mountain 3

Sisca Face

FA Jerry Edwards and Ray Jacquot, 1958
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Description

This route--more of a variation--may be done either of two ways: (1) begin at the

Edward's Crack

start, and after the initial difficulties, step right into a trough leading to a gear belay for the second pitch of

Walt's Wall

, or (2) climb the first pitch of

Walt's Wall

to the base of the ramp constitution the second pitch of the route.

From there, make an ascending traverse left across an unprotected face, aiming for the "usual" first belay of

Edward's Crack

. The route normally takes the Right Exit to

Edward's Crack

.

This is infrequently climbed these days, but it provides an easier access to the more enjoyable pitch(es) of

Edward's Crack

by any of the exits.

It is not quite a "bomb," but it is close.

Location

Do either

Edward's Crack

start or

Walt's Wall

start.

Protection

Standard rack and quickdraws. There is not much pro on the "Sisca Face" proper.