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Peak Mountain 3

The Smoking Pickle

FA Dave Dangle, Rich Aschert, 2004
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Description

This has a very thin and difficult sequence which starts as soon as you take your feet off the ground and does not stop until you reach the 4th bolt. Once you've gotten to the 4th bolt, rests placed just where you need them will get you through the moderate finish to the anchors. It is just as good as the other 12s on this wall if not one of the best.

Although very similar to its neighbor

Spontaneous Combustion

, the crux section felt harder and more sustained. There is some loose rock along the way, but further ascents will help clear some of this away. Having your belayer wear a helmet is not a bad idea.

Location

This is located at the Combustion Wall Area immediately left of

Spontaneous Combustion

.

Protection

12 bolts with a 2 bolt anchor.


Routes in The Gym


  1. 44
    The Smoking Pickle
    5.12a
    Sport