Routes : North America : United States : Arizona : Phoenix Area : McDowell Mountains : gardeners wall : First Impressions
First Impressions - 5.10c
Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Offwidth crack, Bring a couple 4 - 4.5 Camalot size pieces (old sizes), and a few finger to hand size pieces for the traverse. Gear belay.
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Description:
Short climb located on the back East side of Gardener's Wall, Start with 40 feet of straight-forward, and awkward off-width climbing in the 5.8-9 range. Either exit straight up through a chimney, or traverse out left on a steep horizontal 5.10 hand and finger crack.Descent Options:
Walk off on the back side or two rope rappel at hanging gardens.
Submitted by: Peterslug on 2012-12-18
Last Modified: 2013-01-06
Views: 88
Route ID: 113156
1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
Off Width
Crazy heel toe action.
Added: 2012-12-18
