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BugCON 4: almost too intense for climbing, DEET required
4 out of a possible 5
Climbing Area Index / Crag Y / The Tao Of Pooh (5.6)
Directions:  This route follows the right-hand arete of the Decepticon Buttress. Start down at the level of the bottom of the red slabs
Description: 
    Pitch 1: Climb the left-most small dihedral, which is directly below the arete that forms the right edge of the Decepticon Buttress. (It is also possible to avoid this bottom section and start on same ledge as the other Decepticon Buttress routes, twenty feet higher.) Stay on the arete for excellent climbing on good holds. When the arete finally meets the crack to its left, follow that crack to the top. 100', 5.6

Gear: Standard Rack
Descent: rap the route
History:  August 15,1987 - George Hurley and Jon Norling

 

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