Ascent Notes for: The Grack, Center - 5.6 popular Average Rating : 4.41/5

Dirty on first two pitches, full of leaves and dirt

Fun route.

thanks John and Athena!

So glad I got the opportunity to give this a try! Another valley must-do!

Finally got to do this classic! Luckily the line was short and our wait minimal. Super hot day, made 5.6 feel insecure at times! (Truly, my feet were slipping.) With the exception of the hohum p1, 5.6 doesn't get any better.

Many thanks to our Colorado friends for lending us a tag line.

we climed this starting around 7:30 pm with a party of 3, including one new climber. I lead the 1st and 2nd pitches and Zach lead the 3rd. On the first pitch there was a roof which I traversed right, then up a small corner, no pro for about 40' with crux 5.7 face traverse to a bolt. We rapped in the dark. Took 3 raps to get to the ground, didn't do the 4th class in the dark.

This is a great climb for a first trad lead, particularly the last pitch will get their attention with a thinning crack, small pro, and finally a few moves of friction a fair distance above the last piece of protection.

Fun route but I think I was in the mood to be a little more challenged. So featured and low angle you don't ever have to jam.

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great easy route