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Backscratcher - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.33 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Rock (Toprope)
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Top-Rope from anchors on Hang on St. Christopher (watch swing on initial moves) or trad lead (but by the time you can get in gear the climb is over)
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Description:
Start around the corner to the left of Hang on St. Christopher direct start. Start to the left of the large tree at the base. Climb up and right through pumpy holds crossing in front of the tree (it is cheating, of course to use tree, but oh how tempting) until you can gain access to the bottom of the crack behind the BIG flake. Continue to work right on underclings and around and then up flake (very easy) to top and to the shuts on Hang on St. Christopher (if top-rope) or top out if on lead. Bottom is very strenuous.Descent Options:
Rappel
Submitted by: miico000 on 2009-04-06
Views: 692
Route ID: 98736
3 Ascents Recorded
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
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Second ascent by:
Backscratcher
Had a hard time with the opening moves, top was much easier. Nice climb!
Added: 2009-10-15
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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| Rock Quality |  |
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Onsight ascent by:
Resist the tree.
One of the earlier climbs done at the lost crag. Very Natural line that is strenuous through the start. Good pro past crux.
Added: 2009-04-06
| Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
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| Scenery | |
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Top Rope ascent by:
9 of 10 this day
Of course I saved the hardest one for second from last, probably why I can barely move today. Don't use the tree!!
Added: 2009-04-06
