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[wntrhwk]

Was wondering if anyone knew what the exit on North Fork of Robbers Roost might be like this time of year. Wet, icy, impassable? Also heard about some bail point just after the second rap. Any beta on that would be nice too. Thanks.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Which exit? The crack?

Reports were that two weeks ago the exit out of mindbender was snowed over. The crack is south facing though, so chances are better that there is no snow. I'd only be concerned about the first mildly exposed moves into the crack.

[Wasatch]

If it is the one I'm thinking of, it is a nice trail in/out of the canyon. Do not know the conditions though, sorry.

[Iceaxe]

The crux move in the Crack Exit sees a lot of sunshine so I'm guessing not a problem unless we recieve more snow. I would carry the maps and waypoints so you could use the White Roost Exit in case of emergency. It would be a long walk but you can always get out using the old horse trail white roost exit.

The mid-exit of which you speak would miss 1/2 the best stuff. It's easy to locate. I don't know anyone who has actually used it so I can't say if it actually goes.

Here is the crux move using the Exit Crack. I don't know your skills but I'm guessing a strong team could get up it in most conditions.

[wntrhwk]

Thanks for all the great info. Thinking about heading out next week.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Here's a map of where the other exit I think you are referencing is, before the committing rappels. The yellow dot is the 3rd rap, IIRC. Two possible exits after the technical section, one called the crack, the other is the partner assist route. The crack is the first slot entering on the right looking down canyon, goes at maybe 5.7 or 5.6?. I hate exposure, it had me a little psyched when I did it. Very fun exit though. Maybe 10 or 15 feet of exposure. I did it in 2004, so I am a little fuzzy on the details.

[wntrhwk]

Sweet. I have been going up or down rocks for over 20 years and never get tired of good beta. You guys are awesome.

[Iceaxe]

CarpeyBiggs wrote: The crack is the first slot entering on the right looking down canyon

The Crack is the SECOND slot entering on the right. DO NOT go up the first slot.... it sucks, you can get out that way but it takes a lot of effert and has some big exposure. A slip will be deadly.... if there is snow you will not get out at all using the first slot.

Also.... the mid exit will suffer from the same snow conditions as the lower exits, if you can get out the mid you can get out the Crack.

If you want a good map and waypoints go with the pros's
http://climb-utah.com/Roost/rrnf.htm

:popcorn:

[CarpeyBiggs]

Whoops. Shane's right, it's the second canyon on the right. Like I said, memory's a bit fuzzy on it.

[Iceaxe]

FWIW: The first slot on the right is commonly called the "False Exit". It looks really promising from the canyon bottom but getting over the rim cap sucks....

[Iceaxe]

CarpeyBiggs wrote: Whoops. Shane's right



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[mrabe1979]

Well now that hell has finally frozen over I will have to talk to my boss about that promotion he said I could have when hell freezes over. :five:

[wntrhwk]

Thanks for the updated information. I have checked out Shane's web site, lots of good info there, very nice website. See you guys out in Gods country.

[Alex]

wntrhwk wrote: See you guys out in Gods country.

You mean Utah right? :roflol:

[CarpeyBiggs]

Alex wrote: You mean Utah right? :roflol:

I think he means russia. :haha: