Routes : North America : United States : South Dakota : Custer State Park : The Outlets : Rhinoceros Rock : Northwest Crack

Northwest Crack - 5.6

Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)

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Standard Rack

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Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.5
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

This route is a lot of fun, and a good lead for leaders with a little experience placing pro. Although this can be done as one pitch, it breaks up nicely into two pitches with a great ledge to belay from. Start near the right side of the north face of Rhinoceros Rock. A variety of possibilities exist, but take a crack that diagonals from left to right up a ways, and then take the easiest path to the shoulder to the right of the summit. Fixed anchors are here for a belay. For the second pitch, climb the crack at the belay (crux), and continue to the top with fixed anchors. One rope should do the trick to get off the formation. The rappel goes off the back side.

Submitted by: renobdarb on 2003-03-18
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Route ID: 33744

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