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Grease Gun Groove Variation - 5.10a

Average Rating = 3.33/5 Average Rating : 3.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Rock (Trad)
G
1
Standard gunks rack, finger size or smaller for crux
100
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty (Not Rated)
  Safety Rating G
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Description:

Start up GGG, traverse left at to enter leaning dihedral. go up crack to roof, over roof to GGG belay tree

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Submitted by: gblauer on 2014-06-23
Views: 728
Route ID: 115183

3 Ascents Recorded

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  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Red Point Red Point ascent by: gblauer on 2014-09-01 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Finally lead the 5.8 variation

Very fun. Very well protected. This shorty did not have trouble reaching over the roof. Worth doing.

Added: 2014-09-01

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  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Second Second ascent by: gblauer on 2014-08-29 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Fun variation

Good moves through the corner. 5.8 roof is a long reach for a shorty to great jugs.

Added: 2014-08-29

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Second Second ascent by: gblauer on 2014-06-23 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars fun variation

the crux is well protected. 5.8 roof is a long reach. Fun climb.

Added: 2014-06-23