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Fear of Flying - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 3
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Description:
Off-width grunt fest with no bolts (of course). Make sure you've had your Wheaties, bring big gear, and remeber that good off-width technique means inching up slowly with patience. Gets a little easier above the shelf.
Submitted by: umhowaboutpatt on 2006-09-10
Views: 1044
Route ID: 7942
4 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Red Point ascent by:
Who needs Pro anyways?
Got the lead on this thing with two #6's before a 25 foot run out to a smaller cam placement toward the top of Cave City's chimney. Made for a pretty crazy first 5.9 trad lead!
Added: 2013-06-17
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Top Rope ascent by:
Big Crack = Big Pro
My friend and I tackled this monster this past weekend, had do bail on lead(not me) due to lack of right gear. We then proceeded to set up a TR and were eaten alive for several hours. This crack is AWESOME and I would recommend it to anyone.....good luck with the lead though.
Added: 2008-12-01
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Ascent Note
I've read about how scary off-widths can be. Now I know why. We dropped a TR and did the climb, losing some skin in the process. While I hung safely on the TR, I tried to imagine setting pro--I don't think I'd ever put this lead on my tick list, but anybody who does has my respect and admiration.
Added: 2002-10-26
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Ascent Note
Got it clean on TR after a few tries over the previous years. Felt good to do it, but man was it dirty. I don't think many people are climbing OW in SO ILL.
Added: 2001-04-03
