Routes : North America : United States : Iowa : North East Iowa : Backbone S.P. : Drive In : The Slot Machine
PreviousThe Slot Machine - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.25 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (11)
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Standard Trad Rack (heavy on the big gear)
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Description:
Follow the very obvious crack up the center of the face. The crack is wide and often dirty. (~65 feet) (Many people that come to Backbone think that this is the only climb in the park)
Submitted by: sully on 2000-07-07
Views: 1025
Route ID: 986
11 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
First climb of 2012
Tried placing some gear on my way up just to practice because I've never done it before. This one requires some big gear.
Added: 2012-05-16
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
| Rock Quality |  |
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Flash ascent by:
raining dust
Fine hand and fist jams and a tough little move turning the slight overhang near the top. i needs a good brushing out on a dry day.
Added: 2009-07-11
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| Safety Rating | G |
Top Rope
Great crack, dirty after first 15-20 feet. some solid hand and fist jams.
Added: 2007-08-25
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
none
its the most climbed 15 ft in backbone... but after that its a nice route
Added: 2007-07-29
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Red Point ascent by:
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Witnessed by: robin
Added: 2006-06-16
Added: 2006-06-16
