An early Yosemite 5.12. 5.10 other than a short hard section on the second pitch. Named for the direct Washington-Moscow telephone link established after the Cuban missile crisis.
4 successful ascents recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Chapman | Lead | ground up | 1973 | ||
| First ascent. With Jim Bridwell. With some points of aid. | ||||
| Jim Bridwell | Lead | ground up | 1973 | ||
| First ascent. With Mark Chapman. With some points of aid. | ||||
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With a short section of aid on P2. |
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| John Bachar | Lead | worked | 1975 | ||
| With Ron Kauk. First free ascent. | ||||
| Ron Kauk | Lead | worked | 1975 | ||
| With John Bachar. | ||||