Routes : North America : United States : California : Lake Tahoe : Phantom Spires : Middle Spire : Lean and Mean
Lean and Mean - 5.9

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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (13)
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Small cams and a few small nuts. One small stopper to protect the crux.
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Description:
Climb the prominate corner on the north side of Middle Spire. This climb is all balance. The pro can be tricky but plentifull. Good lead.
Submitted by: salamanizer on 2005-10-23
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Route ID: 71117
13 Ascents Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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nice corner
bring a few small nuts to protect the upper part.
Added: 2012-01-08
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Safety Rating | G |
nice
crux is a bit surprising. fun left exit below roof.
Added: 2011-09-06
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Fun crux
Did a few laps on this on TR. The crux was not that difficult, but thought provoking.
Climbing at the bottom was burly, at least, I powered through it. Maybe there is a better way...
Climbing at the bottom was burly, at least, I powered through it. Maybe there is a better way...
Added: 2010-06-04
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Set TR
Climbed this route to set TR for leaner and meaner and the Corn Flakes.
Added: 2009-10-03
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
Fun Crux
Fun move to pop through the slabby crux
Added: 2008-08-06