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Karl Bird Crack - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (11)
Rock
Nuts and cams to 3.5 inches.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

F.A. Bird, Steve Gilliam (1981)
Moderate crack on east face of Crab Eyes Formation-- Bouldery start and consistent to the ledge, where it backs off considerably. Bring a wide variety of gear. 5.10 variation - climb hand crack with two bulges that is about 10 feet right to join the route at the ledge halfway up.

Submitted by: okieterry on 2004-06-09
Views: 145
Route ID: 17486

11 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: okieterry on 1981-01-20 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars first routes i did at crab eyes

don't know if it was a first ascent or not...i think it was with marion hutchison.

Added: 2007-01-20

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: jimmyray on 2006-10-31 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2006-10-31

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Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: climberforhim on 2006-03-11 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2006-03-11

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Red Point Red Point ascent by: furrymurry on 2005-10-26 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

blew the onsight with an early fall. stupid, stupid, stupid

Added: 2005-10-26

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: berkly on 2005-09-06 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Seconded leinosaurs lead. Interesting boulder start lead to a somewhat akward right leaning crack. Second half of the route features real nice polished rock with fun moves.

Added: 2005-09-06

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