Clipping the bolt on p4 then climbing back to the ledge isn't a bad idea, but I'd avoid running p3/4 together
if you don't need to. You'll struggle to hear each other, particularly if there's a breeze. And seconds have
been known to have minor epics on p3; it helps if the leader is up at the p3 belay. I think 1, 2/3 and 4 is
the best 3-pitch strategy if you have the gear and the inclination. |