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Crystal Ball Left - 5.9

Average Rating = 3.25/5 Average Rating : 3.25 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
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regular trad rack with small sizes useful
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 2.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

The next crack line to the right of The Zip is Crystal Ball. Climb the thin crack to a roof. Exit the roof left for the easier version.

Submitted by: peas on 2005-11-01
Views: 949
Route ID: 56089

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: benkilgore on 2008-10-28 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars The bottom is .10a

I would definitely grade the crack at the bottom 9+ at least. Looks like the right .10b exit is covered with moss or lichen. If you can't lead it, you should go right for the gully approach to three anchors at the top. Problem for us was that some jackass had piled the fixed webbing up out of reach so getting to the top was an ordeal that involved a very messy rap off a tree. This is the second time in two days we've seen evidence of local unfriendliness to topropers. No idea what that is all about. Not everyone owns a $1000 trad rack.


Added: 2008-10-28