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The Freeway Crack - 5.9

Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 20
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)

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First Ascent:

Type of Climb:

Rock (Trad)

Safety Rating:

Pitches:

Protection:

Pro to 1", 4-5" for gear anchor

Length :

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.9
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

Begin on slightly overhanging and thinning handcrack in the obvious dihedral on the SE face, passing that initial bulge and up to a small ledge, then up another thin-hand crack to the top. This same crack widens and runs across the top of formation to the backside, and would take 4-6" gear for anchor, plus a huge block that can be slung with very long webbing or with the rope itself. There are also rusty flimsy-looking bolts to climber's left, but more in-line for anchoring a TR up The G Spot.

Descent Options:

Downclimb to climber's right, or down the squeeze chimney on the backside. If via the former, be careful; one of the downclimbing jugs is loose (the left one) and could easily break off if yanked outward.

Submitted by: baja_java on 2007-04-14
Views: 625
Route ID: 83055

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