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Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 2:43 am
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....
Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 12:14 pm
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.
ZSpider
Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 12:38 pm
by Artsay
No Return and Handjob.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 3:51 pm
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.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:08 pm
by SCIN
I agree with that one for sure. Blister in the Sun makes you feel like you're in North Carolina or something.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 10:20 pm
by J-Rock
First Fall 8)
Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 6:44 pm
by merrick
autumn is quite pleasent and then you can do the first pitch of rock wars as well. a two for one special.
Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 3:05 am
by dipsi
Strict 9, 'cause I can climb it!
Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 7:03 pm
by TradMike
Cruise Control for that memorable crux.
Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 7:49 pm
by jefflehmkuhl
Best trad 9 in the gorge has to be Where Lizards Dare. Very fun and very difficult for the grade IMO.