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Peak Mountain 3

Pass Fail Option

FA M. Shannon, 1980
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Description

Follow the directions as per

Final Exam

. Approach the upper roof, 70 feet off of the ground, via

Final Exam

,

Bailey's Overhang

, or

Coffin Crack

.

To climb Pass Fail Option from

Final Exam

, do not belay - just continue upward. If approached from

Bailey's Overhang

or

Coffin Crack

, you will want to set a belay at the center of the roof and bring your partner up, to avoid drag. Jam through the middle of the roof on awkward-sized jams, get horizontal, and go for it before the pump completely saps you.

Once above the roof, continue upward on easy ground to reach a ledge up and left of the center of the roof and belay.

From there, a set of raps or downclimbing to the raps above

Polyester Leisure Suit

will get you back to the ground.

Protection

A standard rack of cams from 1.5" to 3" + gear as required for an approach pitch. Might be easier to lead than clean due to gear positions.


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