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Step Across - 5.10a

Average Rating = 3.44/5 Average Rating : 3.44 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 28
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Rock (Sport)
G
1
Bolts
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.14/5
  Rock Quality 3.38/5
  Scenery 3.25/5
  Fun Factor 3.75/5

Description:

Located in the middle of the west wall of Raven Rock. The start is the bouldery section with large holds (easier than it looks). Clip four bolts, then "step across" right to the left-facing face. One of the most popular routes at New Jack, for a good reason. 3+ stars.

Submitted by: jt512 on 2003-02-16
Last Modified: 2009-03-09
Views: 1957
Route ID: 10170

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: clr288 on 2013-11-13 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Fun but maybe a little harder

Felt this was harder than a 10a (and a few others agreed). Getting the first bolt is either dicey on so-so holds, or committing (go high to get to the jugs and clip at your waist). Stick-clip? Also felt the move to full establish after stepping across was more committing/difficult for the grade. Fall here could be bad. Rest was standard 10a.

Added: 2013-11-13

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: mooba on 2011-02-18 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars .

reed ames

Added: 2013-05-02

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: scottydo on 2011-11-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars fun

my buddy was doing this and accidentally pulled off a pretty good sized chunk of rock up higher after the step across. I don't think this will change the grade, but just a heads up to future climbers.

Added: 2011-11-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: lupox on 2010-01-13 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Cool crux

Nice head game on the crux coming over the bulge by the third (?) bolt, gotta trust that toe-crimp combination more than you want to!

Added: 2010-01-13

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: brussmann on 2009-11-08 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars none

none

Added: 2009-11-09

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