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23 pitches. VI 5.11 A5
Surely one of the most famous and feared routes on El Cap. A combination of hard and runout mandatory free climbing and lots of hard aid has kept the number of ascents down. The route was so ahead of its time that subsequent ascensionists drilled to make it easier. Xavier Bongard's second ascent solo must be up there as one of the most impressive ascents on El Cap.

Charles Cole, Steve Grossman 1979.

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Grade: A5 ***
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