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Turning Point - 5.10b

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Gear to 3"
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.50/5
  Scenery 3.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

This ascends thin cracks that begin to the right of a tree on the south face. From there, move left following a series of bulges, finish on easy face to a one bolt/gear anchor.

Descent Options:

3rd class to the North.

Submitted by: radioface on 2008-11-15
Views: 659
Route ID: 97078

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: salamanizer on 2011-05-22 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars cool

Pretty bad ass splitter. Way cooler and steeper than it looks. Best 5.10 at the spires.

Added: 2011-05-29

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: retro67 on 2011-05-22 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Best 10b at spires

With Chad

Added: 2011-05-22

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: radioface on 2008-11-15 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Cool

This is a great, varied climb.

Added: 2008-11-15