Josh and Me Lead High Exposure In The Gunks. 

😨😰😨 good call brother. open gates = half the strength

after reviewing the footage for a second time I came to the conclusion that this placement had no issues. yes, it appears that the gate is open on the red carabiner, but the red carabiner is not clipped to anything. I extended this red totem placement with a 120cm sling which the yellow wire gate is actually clipped to. The yellow wire gate had no issues, which is what was clipped to the rope.

There is no access to the GT ledge from this route. The anchor used on the 2nd pitch is a natural boulder that is usually slung. unfortunately there is no way to bail off of this route from the 2nd pitch. now thats not to say you can ask to rap off of someone else's anchor. this is a very popular route and the chances that someone else will be on it with you is highly likely. just ask them before you go up. Im sure they will help you out. The climbing community is very understanding on the gunks.

@@CloveHitchCory One more question. How'd you reach the ground after the first set of rap rings. I understand once you reach the top you used the permanent anchor up there. But using a 70M rope wouldn't get you to the ground right? Are there no chains along the entirety of the first pitch. Also thank you for replying.

@@rogerbos4742 ​ @rogerbos4742 there are rappel routes that take you to the ground. 2 raps with a 60m rope will get you there. I have been able to rappel all the way to the ground using 2 - 70m ropes tied together to save time but 1 60m rope will get you to the ground on all the gunks routes. The place is very well maintained by the climbers. you can see climbers making the transfer onto the 2nd rap station at 30:53 (yellow shirt)

70M rope