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Peak Mountain 3

Fresh Air Traverse

FA 1965 Key Punches, Art Murphy
CREATED May 2023
UPDATED May 2023

Description

P1- Climb the North Central Variation of the Hart Route for approximately 100 ft. until a ledge system on the right leads to a 2 bolt belay, or climb the first pitch of Chimera. P2- Traverse right and up past 5 bolts for about 100 ft. to a 2 bolt belay (top of Aerial Combat). P3- Traverse right and down about 20 ft. and clip a bolt before ascending a black water streak to class 2 terrain. Walk south until it's possible to clip another bolt (for a directional) and then down climb right into the head of the Beehive gully and belay from a Palo Verde tree. Descend by following a climber's trail with cairns to Pedrick's Chimney for a single 100 ft. rappel.

Location

This route is located on the Gargoyle Wall, south of the Praying Monk.

Protection

medium to large cams for N. Central Variation start and bolts.


2000 km
1000 mi