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Africa 5.9 *** - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (8)
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Description:
Splitter hand crack to alcove. Classic!Update: The second pitch is not to be missed. Bring a couple of larger pieces for the start of P2.
Submitted by: gripped on 2002-03-25
Views: 1224
Route ID: 849
8 Ascents Recorded
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| Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by:
followed again on tr from top
of 2nd pitch- be careful sammy fell from the sandy topout onto a ledge- #3 c4 held him
Added: 2016-09-06
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| Safety Rating | G |
Top Rope ascent by:
sammy's lead
Followed Sammy's lead. Definitely felt super comfortable in the hand crack. Climbed p1 only.
Added: 2015-09-08
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Great line
that feels much easier than Curving Crack at 5.8. The crux is a really fun move. A must do for the crack conniseur (sp).
Added: 2013-04-15
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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awesome route
Added: 2009-12-28
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Ascent Note
SWEET line - thanks to Rich Gottlieb (Gunks) and Tom Seibert for finding this gem "back in the day" (mid 70's)
Witnessed by: Dylan, Page, Hannah
Added: 2006-06-22
Added: 2006-06-22
