Routes : North America : United States : West Virginia : Roped Climbing : New River Gorge Region : New River & Tributaries : Bridge Area Crags : South Bridge Wall : Gemini Crack - Right
Gemini Crack - Right - 5.10a
Average Rating : 3.67 out of 5
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Cal Swoager & Ed McCarthy, May 1983
Rock (Trad)
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Trad - small/medium nuts, TCU's, cams, etc.
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Description:
Classic! Of the two Gemini cracks, this is the right one. Challenging direct start (best), although it is possible to traverse in from left to ledge. Fairly sustained, with a couple good rests. Great pro all the way. 50 ft. Shuts.
Submitted by: brushman on 2008-07-18
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Route ID: 72041
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by:
eh
Far from classic. Hard and awkward for the grade.
Added: 2013-11-12
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
Gemini Right
So hot it felt a full number grade harder
Added: 2010-08-03
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
Top Rope ascent by:
wow
I don't usually climb finger cracks but roped into the TR for this and quite enjoyed/endured this one. Actually managed a clean TR on the first go - if you don't count 1 false start! :D Felt it was quite the learning experience. If you don't know about fingerlocks, dealing with flared chimneys, and ring-lock grips you will by the time you reach the top. Felt really intense, harder than any 10a I'd been on, but I suspect technique would make that grade believable... had to clean the line so I went up a second time later and was totally thrashed, falling all the way up. Highly recommended!
Added: 2009-09-07
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| Difficulty | 5.10b |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Good
A bit short for the New. Lower section is hard if you don't traverse in from the left.
Added: 2009-05-26
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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nice route
This route was awesome. Pretty solid gear the whole way, the ending was fun!
Added: 2008-09-30
