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Razor Crack ** - 5.8

Average Rating = 4.57/5 Average Rating : 4.57 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (15)
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Rock
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usually toproped, can be led on gear.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.40/5
  Rock Quality 4.60/5
  Scenery 4.80/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Between Black Crack and near the Overhaning Corner. Layback the diagonal crack with a sharp edge. NOTE: On July 15, 2008 the overhanging block that comprised Black Crack, Riptide, and Razor Crack detached from the cliff face and fell into the Gallery. This climb no longer exists.

Submitted by: jstp on 2008-09-06
Last Modified: 2010-04-10
Views: 2200
Route ID: 5623

15 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Flash Flash ascent by: gaalsent on 2008-07-03 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars classic

lots of fun on trad in addition to toprope. layback. great warm-up before Riptide, to climber's right.

Added: 2008-07-11

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: burrito on 2008-06-27 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great climb

Really enjoyed the crux sequence (pulling/laybacking the "razor").

Added: 2008-07-03

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: lbaxterh on 2008-06-28 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great layback

Fun crack!!!

Added: 2008-06-29

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: diebetes on 2007-07-20 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Otter Cliffs!

Great climb, even with all the bugs.

Added: 2007-10-02

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: elizaclimb on 2007-08-23 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Razor Crack

Still sharp, still beautiful.

Added: 2007-08-23

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