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Peak Mountain 3

Poor Man's Cave (variation)

FA Dave Delkeskamp, Vicki Garagliano May 2013
CREATED May 2023
UPDATED May 2023

Description

Climb the route Rusty's Cave but at the last bolt go straight up rather than traversing left to the anchor. A 3.5 camalot (or equivalent) can be placed here and leads you to the first bolt of Poor Mans P Crack and the rest of this (variation) route. Slings on most if not all pieces, including a few double slings, straighten out the line and reduce the drag. Lower off with a 70m; with a 60m you will most likely have to rap to the Rusty's Cave anchor. The charm of this climb is it's length and it's mix of trad and sport.

Protection

Trad pro on rusty's and draws on PMPC. Extend everything with slings.


500 km
300 mi