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Short But Thin - 5.11b

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
Rock (Trad) (Toprope)
G
Micro nuts and thin cams
25
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Overview: Technical and strenuous, Short but Thin makes up for its meager length with fierce moves. Few people lead this, but thin cams and nuts protect it well. Toprope this climb by leading the polished 5.7 flare that begins Sacherer Cracker (supertopo.com).

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Submitted by: illusiondweller on 2009-03-23
Views: 59
Route ID: 98464

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: illusiondweller on 1987-06-23 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars It was short, but thin!

It was a long time ago but I think I remember thin fingers in a small right facing dihedral with thin stemming? I know I used HB nuts which I could have hung a VW from and easier climbing after the crux down low.

Added: 2009-03-23