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Karl Bird Crack - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.40 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (14)
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Description:
F.A. Bird, Steve Gilliam (1981)Moderate crack on east face of Crab Eyes Formation-- Bouldery start and consistent to the ledge, where it backs off considerably. Bring a wide variety of gear. 5.10 variation - climb hand crack with two bulges that is about 10 feet right to join the route at the ledge halfway up.
Submitted by: okieterry on 2004-06-09
Views: 1174
Route ID: 17486
14 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Cool start
Being sick for the last week, made me huff and puff and cough till I got dizzy and lowered off 1/2 up. I'll be back when I'm healthy!
Added: 2013-02-18
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Added: 2012-11-26
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Not worth the walk
If you haven't been out there it doesn't hurt but you wont find me going that far for the climbs again. Wasn't worth the hike.
Added: 2011-03-22
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
first routes i did at crab eyes
don't know if it was a first ascent or not...i think it was with marion hutchison.
Added: 2007-01-20
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Added: 2006-10-31
