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Second column: left jam - 5.10a
Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
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Stoppers in mid ranges for the first half. The second half can either be protected with stoppers in the crack to the right (second column: right jam) or cams in your own crack, but I don't have any cams so I don't know what sizes. The upper crack is about
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Description:
Climb the crack between third and second columns. Greg Orton's guide rates it 5.8-5.10a depending on how strict you are with the jams, but he suggests climbing the third column to start. That's just weak. climb it strict. climb your crack and nothing but your crack.Descent Options:
Rap off the anchors or the big steel rap ring
Submitted by: milesenoell on 2008-06-19
Views: 944
Route ID: 94294
1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.10a |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
Clean climbs just feel better
the third column sticks out in a way that makes you want to take your left foot out of the crack and go for a face hold or a smear, but awkward as it may be, staying in there and placing gear without a clean stance makes for a good satisfying run at the end.
Added: 2008-06-19
