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Route SL-R-014617 · OpenBeta · trad

Kappel Route

Trad 21 m Safety · R
Grade
3 French
YDS
5.2
Only systems recorded for this route are shown · conversions are approximate at grade boundaries

Description

Climb low-angle face into wide gully and over large, loose chockstones. Tunnel to enclave and then boulder to summit.

First ascent

Year
1969
1969; G.Kappel & K.Teter.
Source · OpenBeta

Protection

Style
Natural gear
Bolts
Length
21 m

No pro until loose chockstone muddle. Two bolt chain belay/rap.

Right and slightly downhill from Regular route at left center of Miners Needle summit complex.