Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Rating System
I guess 5.6 / 5.7 varies a lot, because I can usually climb 5.6 / 5.7 but had no chance on this upclimb, even with a tight rope pointing upward - good thing...
TomJones 2012-01-14 14:56:18 #67922
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Rating System
Corrected version of my previous post ...
Since it's time to talk specifics, perhaps ...
> 0) Papago wall along Escalante route (3+,e1+,A,I,G)
> 1) going...
John 2012-01-14 12:44:08 #67921
"arrow" in Chuar
Some time ago, I was walking up Chuar from the river. I saw an arrow pointing up Chuar ( N, I guess)- well before the still site.It was chopped in the rock on...
dove 2012-01-14 10:49:18 #67919
Proposed Grand Canyon Rating System
This discussion deserves its own thread. On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 3:57pm, Brian Alleyne wrote:
First of all, any rating system has it's limitations, and...
Bill Ferris 2012-01-14 09:19:15 #67918
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
Bob, that rating seems about right for 21.7. There can certainly be no debate about the 'X', unless is was rated 'X+' :)
Benson's Redwall route out of...
rich_rudow 2012-01-13 21:28:34 #67917
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
I like the rating system below. It is straightforward, detailed enough, and covers all of the important points. So I guess we have to start rating now and...
JoshC 2012-01-13 19:30:24 #67916
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
How about exit route from the river, on reservation side, mile 21.5 written up in Harvey's Treks book.
I would rate it (M, e3, B, II, X). It qualifies as a...
Bob Marley 2012-01-13 16:31:53 #67915
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