Jebel Safsafa · Safsafa NE Face · trad

Hatchala Meshuleshet

5b

Pitch1 and 2: 50x2m. Up crack of Africa’s right side (IV-, mixed slab/handjam climbing), good protection. There are many rappelling slings (per 30m). Pitch3: 50m. Continue straightly up easy (III-) (slab, shallow cracks and half-pipes) till chimney with horizontal floor and loose separated boulders. Place for breakfast :). Pitch4: 30m. Crux. It is possible to up directly overhang chimney (6a+, A0) or pass it around from left (V, steeped slab, poor protection) or right (V, crack and slab, poor protection on slab) Pitch5: 40m. Up crack till easy terrain

Approach

The route starts at right side of characteristic triangular Pillar about 1/3 of wall size reminiscent Africa.

Descent

It is possible do rappel down after 3 pitches (many rappel slings). After 5 pitches regular descent follow ridge from right (movies to 3)

Grade
5b
First ascent grade
IV+
Style
trad
Pitches
6
Bolts
0
First ascent
Rani Calvo, Yoni Pantenovitz, 24 Apr 1985

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