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Knife Crack - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.40 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 6
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
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Jack Pierce, Tommy Taylor - '70s
Rock (Trad)
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Small to medium gear
60
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Description:
A fantastic crack climb, earns its three stars in the Dixie Cragger. Starts about 10' right of Whetstone. Follow the lightning bolt finger crack (crux down low) straight up to a ledge and bolted anchors.
Submitted by: saxfiend on 2007-02-25
Views: 1249
Route ID: 12130
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9 Ascents Recorded
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Hang Dog ascent by:
1st trad lead
did it clean on TR in cooler temps but fell a couple times at the crux due to 90 degreee temps and humidity...good thing the gear was bomber!
Added: 2009-03-31
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
Classic crack
Toproped this because it was wet. Should definitely lead it when the opportunity presents itself.
Added: 2008-02-25
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
good
should be longer
Added: 2008-02-04
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
Finger Jam Fun
One of my favorites so far... except seconding someone much taller... made for awkward stances to clean...
Added: 2008-01-03
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Wish it was longer!
The only thing that would make this route better is if it were twice as long; the fun's over too soon. Great pro. Seconded Jeff, I'll lead it next time.
Added: 2007-02-25
