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The Yert Yak Crack - 5.9

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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Standard rack
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Description:
Overhanging dihedral with a hand crack in the back.
Submitted by: munky on 2009-11-21
Views: 861
Route ID: 102598
3 Ascents Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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actually a pretty good climb
a bit of chimney, a bit of offwidth and unfortunately a bit of lichen surfing near the end. Single bolt anchor or top out.
Added: 2012-07-30
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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good route
used to be buried behind a bunch of trees - worth doing. 9+ in Thompson's guide
Added: 2012-07-28
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
Yert Yak, yakkity yak!!!
35 feet of great climbing to a dirty face
Added: 2009-11-21