Routes : North America : United States : Virginia : North Western : Old Rag Mountain : Whale's Lip : Pincer Perfect
Pincer Perfect - 5.9

Route sequence (left to right): 7
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
Premier Sponsor:
Rock (Trad)
G
1
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.
120
|
|
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: 832
Route ID: 89951
1 Ascent Recorded
Ratings | |
---|---|
Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
Exposure | ![]() |
Rock Quality | ![]() |
Scenery | ![]() |
Fun Factor | ![]() |
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