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Pincer Perfect - 5.9
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Rock (Trad)
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One big cam to the left at the start (perhaps remove after established in the "Crab Walk" flake due to rope drag), and a light rack of small to 3" pieces, plus 4 bolts.
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Description:
Climb the "Crab Walk" flake until the traverse begins. Now head up past 4 bolts.Descent Options:
Double-rope rappel from 2-bolt station (one bolt has a metal strip attached).
Submitted by: virginiapine on 2007-10-25
Views: 377
Route ID: 89951
1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Nice crystal-pinching route.
Nice route - crux section a bit longer than on most other moderate routes at Old Rag. Bolts were caulked and look to be in decent shape.
Added: 2007-10-25





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