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Peak Mountain 3

Vestal Virgin

FA Rick Smith 1997
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Description

This is one of White Rock's longest sport routes and a strong candidate for the best 5.11 in White Rock. Reminiscent of Diablo basalt, this route has absolutely excellent crimping and edging up a long face. The climbing is well worth the awkward approach; get on it!

Location

There are three approach options, all non-trivial. First, find the anchors on the east side of the largest washout and rap in. Watch your rope ends. Second, follow the standard approach to the Sewer Crag and cross the large washout right of Fecal Antimatter / Septic Maiden (how we hiked out). It's easiest to cross ~100 meters below the cliff. This route is near the other side of the washout. Third, hike northeast along the cliff edge until the cliff peters out, scramble down and back right across a smaller washout. Continue to the east side of the large washout (how we hiked in).

Protection

9 bolts to a two bolt anchor with chains. There are currently no lowering biners.