Best Trad 9 in the Red

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Jerry Bargo
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Post by Jerry Bargo »

> Can't say what's best because I've done so few of the 5.9s, but
> Jungle Beat is really cool. I still remember it vividly though I
> haven't been on the route since '79!

Larry is being modest. I've been on all of the 3 star routes <5.10b that are listed in John's (paper) guidebook. JUNGLE BEAT is definitely my favorite RRG route so far.

So Larry, we still eagerly await your account of the FA....
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Zspider
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Post by Zspider »

Rock Wars gets its 5.10 rating from the second pitch. The first pitch is one of the nicest trad 5.9 grades I've done in the gorge. The stems gave me the illusion of climbing with style, rather than the grunting and groaning Ex-lax sound track that accompanies most of my ascents.

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Post by Artsay »

No Return and Handjob.
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captain static
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Post by captain static »

Jerry is also being modest. After many times hearing him talk about his route Blister in the Sun, I finally took him up on giving it a go. I have talked to several other people who have done it and we all agree that is one of the best 9's in RRG.
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SCIN
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Post by SCIN »

I agree with that one for sure. Blister in the Sun makes you feel like you're in North Carolina or something.
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First Fall 8)
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merrick
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Post by merrick »

autumn is quite pleasent and then you can do the first pitch of rock wars as well. a two for one special.
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dipsi
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Post by dipsi »

Strict 9, 'cause I can climb it! :P
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TradMike
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Post by TradMike »

Cruise Control for that memorable crux.
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jefflehmkuhl
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Post by jefflehmkuhl »

Best trad 9 in the gorge has to be Where Lizards Dare. Very fun and very difficult for the grade IMO.
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