Routes : North America : United States : Kentucky : East : Red River Gorge (Climbing) : Fortress Wall : American Wall 5.3 (5.7)
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American Wall 5.3 (5.7) - 5.7
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Rock
Multiple double slings, Hex 8 and Stopper 9(for start) and stopper 7 (for finish), maybe a Friend 3
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Description:
Sandbag wide crack start or tricky direct start (lasso spike), to huge bomber plates with good gear (see above). Huge holds and slung plates lead to a ledge with a small tree. Finish left or straight up for a 5.7 top out. Ignore junk bolts to right.
Submitted by: rck_climber on 2003-07-19
Views: 378
Route ID: 501
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
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Added: 2009-08-18
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | R |
scary climb
scary as crap pro sucks but what have ya and strung out at the top.
Added: 2009-07-31
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
| Rock Quality |  |
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Good frist trad lead
good easy route to learn placing gear
Added: 2009-03-19
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| Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by:
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Added: 2008-10-13
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| Safety Rating | G |
Top Rope ascent by:
REACH!
Fun stuff if you're 6 foot or more. You can reach a big ol' knob at full stretch on the direct start or, as mentioned in the route description, lassoo the sucker if you're shorter. After that, it's just grabbin' plates.
Added: 2008-04-12
