Diamond Depression

Jebel Safsafa

# on Topo:

Diamond Depression

E5

First ascensionists' grade:

IV+, 5.8

Max estimated grade:

5b

Length:

100

Pitches:

First Ascent:

3-4

Hanina Kali, Airan Ziss

Year of FA:

1988

# of bolts en route:

trad

Approach

The route starts about 50m to right from “Direct Start” directly under characteristic diamond – shaped depression (slab).

Route description

Pitch1: go directly up 30m (5.7) on slab to lower corner of “diamond”.

Pitch2: go right follow lower – right side of “diamond” 40m (5.8).

Pitch3: go left follow upper – right side of “diamond” 30m (5.7). From 3rd station up and right hand – jam crack (5.9) (cru10).

Above it 3 – 4 pitches up – right (5.5 – 5.7) till shoulder on skyline (merge with “Direct Start”).

Descent

It is possible to rappel down from 3rd station (without cru10) via “Direct Start” route (rappel sling, piton and bolt).

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