twiz
Jul 30, 2007, 2:40 PM
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I was out at the quarry for the first time this weekend. I didnt look at the booklet with the route information until we were nearly done. I was a tad confused after glancing over it, as to what was what - and the grades. EIther they are graded VERY stiff, I suck terribly, or they are not listed accurately (possibly more routes have been added?).
Anyway, we climbed 3 routes on the first wall you come to - probably about 5.6/5.7ish face climbs.
Go around the corner and there is an easy, somewhat diagonal/jagged crack (beginners crack?). Move on down and Black Ice seems to be obvious and appropriately rated. Then you get into the corner to the left of Black Ice. Its pretty much a full on stem with lots of moss. Probably a 5.7/5.8. Just to the left of the corner is another climb with three bolts. VERY nice climb! Though I wouldnt consider it a 5.8. Probably much closer to a .10.
Are the last two climbs I mentioned listed in the pamphlet? It looks like one is, but under-rated quiet a bit.
Does anyone have an updated list of routes?
Nice rock up there - probably some of the best in MN. Too bad its so short. WOrth one or two trips a year to add some variety in our already limited climbing resources. I wish I had remembered my camera from the car. A few more photos posted would be great. Maybe next time.
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