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Peak Mountain 3

Lightning Cracks

FA Doe, Slater, Whitaker 1-2012 GU (ground up)
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Description

P1. 5.10a, 4 bolts, 50-60m. (Same start as Supernova) Start off a block, work up thin face past 3 bolts, break left to flake (gear pro). Be sure to trend left from ledge above flake, clipping bolt on left (not seen at first) instead of up/right to another bolt.  Continue on knobs to crack/ramp system. Traverse right (lower crack works well) to bolt belay under steep wall.

P2. 5.5 -5.9, up to 70m. Easiest is straight up. Climb up knobs, slinging as necessary. May need to work left or traverse left at ledge to find anchor. It is possible to climb on to finish on 70m rope

P3, 5.easy. Belay on gear (summit blocks)

Location

Same start as Supernova. Ascend the descent trail a short distance, looking right for easiest way to buttress. Guidebook shows staying low and traversing slopey ledge above streaked wall. I found a break in vegetation and open rock & scree easy and direct.

Protection

Medium pro, sling, draws.