Type: Trad, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches
FA: Brad Bond, Lorne Glick
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Shared By: Brad Bond on Oct 21, 2024
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Description Suggest change

This route can be climbed as a more difficult finish to Swanson Arete or as a completely independent line. It was cleaned and toproped prior to the FA and originally led without the bolts at 5.10a R. The two bolts were later added (approved by ACE) which reduced the seriousness rating to PG-13.

Pitch 1: begin on the Original Start to Swanson Arete which starts on the Red Ledge about 20' left of the normal start for Swanson Arete. Climb a left-facing corner past loose blocks and ancient pitons for about 40'. Just below where the original start joins the arete, step left onto a good ledge, and follow a thin crack through a small roof and upward, staying about 10' left of the arete until arriving at a tree belay that is shared with Swanson’s Direct. This pitch is adventurous and a little runnout at the top but pretty fun (5.7).

Pitch 2: from the tree belay, climb up and slightly left on easy terrain (with some loose rock) between small trees, and locate the first bolt straight above. Climb past the bolt (5.8) and upward through a short but steep, right-facing corner (crux, good pro). Continue up to the summit block, make a tricky high step onto the face, then face climb past a bolt to the top.

Location Suggest change

Lumpe Tower- Start on the Red Ledge just left of the normal start for Swanson Arete. One could also climb the first half of Swanson Arete to the tree belay just left of the arete to access the upper pitch.

Protection Suggest change

This is a trad route. There are two bolts but bring standard rack including micro-brass nuts.

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