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Black Pearl

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First ascensionists' grade:

Max estimated grade:

6b

Length:

60

Pitches:

First Ascent:

6

Marco Richon, Hassan El Dahan

Year of FA:

2018

# of bolts en route:

15

Approach

Route description

Milehis North Face

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The most scenic climb of the mountain scaling the north face up to the true summit boulder.
fully bolted, 14 quickdraws needed.

Pitch 1, 60m, 6b+: Not recommended due to broken holds. Can be avoided by circling onto ledge at foot of second pitch.

Pitch 2, 55m, 5b
Smooth entry pitch

Pitch 3, 35m, 5b/c
varying rock quality makes for mental challenge

Pitch 4, 25m, 6a:
Moving up gully over "bull featured" chock stone, then up beautiful off-width.

Pitch 5, 25m, 6a: Traverse the gully and try to clip the rope for seconding as high as possible for seconding partner. up crux onto belay on ledge

Pitch 6, 40m, 6a: Top out the mountain and then take the challange for the true summit if you like!

Descent

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