Route Name: Ouroboros

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2015

Rock Formation: Overhang Rock

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 18

Number of anchor bolts to be placed: 4

Route Difficulty:5.12d

Route Diagrams:

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Proposed Route:

This is a 40-meter pitch one route to the right of Snakewatching, on the west face of Overhang Rock. P1 is 60 feet long and goes at 5.12a, while linking P1 and P2 is 5.13a and goes to the top of the wall. Face-climb up to the long curving arch feature and into the long green streak above, with multiple cruxes encountered along the way.

 

Name Meaning:

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Existing Route Information

One route to the right of Snakewatching, on the west face of Overhang Rock.

Existing Route Diagrams

 

 

 

A description of the approach (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails leading to the climb and condition of the trail, and state whether there is a durable surface, such as rock.

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If different from the approach, a description of the descent, (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails, a description of the trail condition and whether there is a durable surface, such as rock. Include photographs of the descent.):

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A description of the area at the base of the climb (include existing levels of soil compaction, existence of a durable surface such as rock, and existing soil erosion. Include photographs of the area at the base of the climb.):

 

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Has all reconnaissance work that can be reasonably done, short of placing any hardware, been done?

Base Area Photos

Has the route been top roped? Is there loose rock? Is it extremely overhanging?

70-meter rope is MANDATORY and KNOT THE END!

Any additional notes:

FA: Chandler Van Schaack (2014)