Approach
It is possible to start first 2,5 pitches by one of three separate chimneys of right part of Jabel Batta: first (from left) – unclimbed (possible more difficult), second (recommended), and third (easiest).[logbook]
Route description
NE Face
Original description:
Pitch1: 50m, Start at middle chimney. Few meters of IV+ (good protection), then III with a movies of IV to good stance inside chimney/crack.
Pitch2: 40m, up chimney with chockstone (IV-), then easy to stance (3).
Pitch3: 50m, scramble a few meters ahead , then turn left and easy walk to base of wall, heading for crack system.
Pitch4: 40m, up middle crack (IV-), then left and up to base of chimney with characteristic “elephant ear” vertical stone bridge.
Pitch5: 35m, up chimney via “elephant ear” easy, but exposed (4); exit from chimney to left to sloping ledge covered with loose stones, and follow up and right till base of wall from right with good crack and small tree.
Pitch6: 50m, Continue up and right to consecutive “open books” separated by ledges (3) to end of rope. After that walk to summit.
[logbook]
Descent
main descent
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