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I am planning a trip to Kettle Dome this summer. Some of the group are not experienced rock climbers. On the standard Northeast Ridge route, how bad is the exposure? It's rated class 4. How much rope would be advisable to get novice climbers over the most difficult pitch? First hand information from anyone who has done the route would be appreciated.