20120602_NMMC_Ramp_On_The_Point

NMMC Climb Section Outing to The Ramp Route on the Point, Echo Canyon, Sandias
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  • Dave reaches the traverse after the crux face climbing on P1.  Most of the Ramp Route is shown in red, assuming route is done in 3 pitches.

    Dave reaches the traverse after the crux face climbing on P1. Most of the Ramp Route is shown in red, assuming route is done in 3 pitches.

  • Dave is getting into the crux of P1's face climbing

    Dave is getting into the crux of P1's face climbing

  • Marja belaying Dave on his lead of P1.  Note for new lead belayers - look at the slight slack in the rope past Marja's guide hand.  That's the perfect form to prevent "short roping" your leader.

    Marja belaying Dave on his lead of P1. Note for new lead belayers - look at the slight slack in the rope past Marja's guide hand. That's the perfect form to prevent "short roping" your leader.

  • Dave cruises the face on P1.

    Dave cruises the face on P1.

  • Gary just starting P2.  The route trends up and right and the P3 belay is behind the large bush in front of the roof just below the upper right corner of the photo.

    Gary just starting P2. The route trends up and right and the P3 belay is behind the large bush in front of the roof just below the upper right corner of the photo.


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    Dave reaches the traverse after the crux face climbing on P1.  Most of the Ramp Route is shown in red, assuming route is done in 3 pitches.
    Dave is getting into the crux of P1's face climbing
    Marja belaying Dave on his lead of P1.  Note for new lead belayers - look at the slight slack in the rope past Marja's guide hand.  That's the perfect form to prevent "short roping" your leader.